The bill would require a federal land permit for an emergency exit in Virginia. The exit would cross National Park Service land near Wintergreen.
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Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Latest action on S. 3313: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people connected to the Wintergreen area in Virginia. That includes residents, visitors, emergency responders, and land managers. It could also affect the Interior Department and the National Park Service because they would have to handle the right-of-way.
Why this matters: This bill matters because emergency exits can decide how quickly people can leave a risky area. The bill would require federal permission for a route across National Park Service land in Virginia. The available text does not give full details on route design, costs, or conditions.
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Officially: Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act
The bill would require a federal land permit for an emergency exit in Virginia. The exit would cross National Park Service land near Wintergreen.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Energy and Natural Resources
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (12/2/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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