HR 6365 · Passed House · 07-29-26
Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act
What does the Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act do?
HR 6365 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. John J. McGuire (R-VA-5). This bill requires the Interior Department to grant a right-of-way through the Blue Ridge Parkway for an emergency exit serving the Wintergreen area in Virginia. Interior must first report to Congress that it has evaluated alternatives, analyzed fire risk, and completed the required environmental reviews. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way across the Blue Ridge Parkway for an emergency exit at Wintergreen, Virginia, after completing specified studies and reviews.
Did HR 6365 pass? Where it stands
As of August 24, 2026, HR 6365 has passed the House.
Status: Passed House
Latest vote: House Passed by voice vote on March 3, 2026
Outlook: Possible
Key provisions
- Mandatory Emergency-Exit Right-of-Way
- Interior must grant a right-of-way through the Blue Ridge Parkway
- For an emergency exit near Milepost 9.6 at Wintergreen, Virginia
- Changes existing 'may issue' authority to 'shall issue'
- Conditions Before Issuance
- Interior must first evaluate alternatives that avoid Federal land
- Requires a fire-ecology analysis for a fire emergency
- Requires completion of NEPA and title 54 reviews
Last updated August 9, 2026