H.R. 6365: Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-12-02 |
| Sponsor | Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-29 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-30 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-02-23):
Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to issue a right-of-way through the Blue Ridge Parkway for an additional emergency exit from Wintergreen in Nelson County, Virginia, once certain requirements have been met. Specifically, Interior must grant the right-of-way if it reports to specified congressional committees that the following have been completed: (1) an evaluation of alternatives to the right-of-way for exiting Wintergreen that do not cross federal land, including an evaluation of whether existing trails can be converted to roads; (2) an analysis of expected fire ecology behavior in the event of a fire emergency with respect to the right-of-way; and (3) any required reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the National Historic Preservation Act.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Robert J. Wittman | R VA (original cosponsor) 2025-12-02 |
| Jennifer L. McClellan | D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-12-02 |
| H. Morgan Griffith | R VA (original cosponsor) 2025-12-02 |
| Eugene Simon Vindman | D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-12-02 |
| Ben Cline | R VA (original cosponsor) 2025-12-02 |
| James R. Walkinshaw | D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-12-02 |
| Jennifer A. Kiggans | R VA (original cosponsor) 2025-12-02 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 6365?
H.R. 6365 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
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