Support legislation that creates a tax credit for landowners who voluntarily conserve land along National Scenic Trails to complete trail gaps, expand public access, and protect open space from development.

James R. Walkinshaw · Virginia · Democratic

policy impact 0.46 specificity 0.84 extraction confidence 93%

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I’m proud to introduce the Complete America’s Great Trails Act with Senator Blumenthal to create a new tax credit that helps landowners voluntarily conserve land along these trails. This bill will help complete America’s National Scenic Trails, protect open space, expand outdoor access, and preserve these natural treasures for future generations.

Walkinshaw pledges support for legislation creating a landowner tax credit to conserve land along National Scenic Trails and expand/protect the trail system.

Walkinshaw & Blumenthal Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect & Expand National Scenic Trails | U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw
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Evidence

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GovInfo lists H.R. 9168, Complete America’s Great Trails Act, sponsored by James R. Walkinshaw, with last action June 4, 2026: introduced and referred to Ways and Means and Natural Resources. Full title: amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow a credit for qualified conservation contributions including National Scenic Trails.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Official bill record shows Walkinshaw personally introduced the legislation matching the commitment: a National Scenic Trails conservation tax credit. The record shows referral to committees, not enactment, but the promise was to support legislation, which introduction satisfies.

delivered same_term A for effort

H.R. 9168 (IH) - Complete America’s Great Trails Act - GovInfo Content Details
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Walkinshaw’s official House office said the Complete America’s Great Trails Act gives a tax credit to landowners who voluntarily make land contributions toward completing National Scenic Trails, expanding the trail system, and protecting land from development.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Official office statement confirms Walkinshaw’s support and intent: he introduced the bill with Senator Blumenthal to create a new tax credit for voluntary conservation along National Scenic Trails, completing trail gaps, protecting open space, and expanding access.

delivered same_term A for effort

Walkinshaw & Blumenthal Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect & Expand National Scenic Trails | U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw
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The promise was framed as supporting legislation, not guaranteeing enactment of the tax credit. During his current House term, Walkinshaw introduced H.R. 9168, the Complete America's Great Trails Act, which matches the promised policy by creating an income-tax credit for qualified conservation contributions involving National Scenic Trails. The bill was referred to committees and has not become law, but his sponsorship materially satisfies the commitment to support the legislation in the federal office context.

provider codex_cli · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 93%