WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal issued text of the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and U.S. Representative James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA) introduced legislation to preserve and expand America's national trail system. The Complete America's Great Trails Act gives a tax credit to landowners who voluntarily make land contributions towards the completion of National Scenic Trails, expanding the trail system and protecting the land from development.
"This measure will enhance our nation's scenic trails and protect public access to these treasured spaces," said Blumenthal. "By encouraging landowners to support our trail system, our Complete America's Great Trails Act will improve connectivity for hikers...