United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

S 1135 — A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.

Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 473.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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In plain language

The bill directs a study on the feasibility of designating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.

This bill aims to amend the National Trails System Act by commissioning a study to determine if the Bonneville Shoreline Trail should be designated. The study will assess the feasibility of this designation and its implications.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: If designated, the trail may attract more visitors, potentially benefiting local businesses and services.
  • Environment: This bill could lead to the increased protection and management of natural resources along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

29 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill now includes a provision that directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, a system of trails extending approximately 280 miles from the Idaho-Utah border to Nephi, Utah. The previous version did not specify the requirement for this study or detail the boundaries of the trail. This change clarifies the scope of the proposed study and establishes a clear direction for the Secretary of Agriculture regarding the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.

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1135 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
1135 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
473 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources July 23, 2026 Reported by Mr.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
Lee, with an amendment and an amendment to the title [Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1.
BONNEVILLE SHORELINE TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY.</DELETED> <DELETED> Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C.
1244(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(50) Bonneville shoreline trail.--The Bonneville Shoreline Trail, a system of trails and potential trails extending approximately 280 miles from the Idaho-Utah border to Nephi, Utah, following the Bonneville bench that was created by the historic Lake Bonneville.''.</DELETED> SECTION 1.
``(50) Bonneville shoreline trail.--The Bonneville Shoreline Trail, a system of trails and potential trails extending approximately 280 miles from the Idaho-Utah border to Nephi, Utah, following the Bonneville bench that was created by the historic Lake Bonneville.''.
``(50) Bonneville shoreline trail.-- ``(A) In general.--The Bonneville Shoreline Trail, a system of trails and potential trails extending approximately 280 miles from the Idaho-Utah border to Nephi, Utah, following the Bonneville bench that was created by the historic Lake Bonneville.
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``(B) Requirement.--The study under this paragraph shall be conducted by the Secretary of Agriculture.''.
Amend the title so as to read:
``A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.''.
Calendar No.
473 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
1135 _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.
_______________________________________________________________________ July 23, 2026 Reported with an amendment and an amendment to the title
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Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  3. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

  4. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  5. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

  6. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. Without written report.

  7. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 473.

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Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 1135?
S 1135 is sponsored by Curtis, John R. (Republican) and Lee, Mike (Republican).
What is the current status of S 1135?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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