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Study of Federal Land Recreation Reservation Systems for Equitable Access

This act mandates a detailed study of federal land recreation reservation systems, including national parks and forests. The goal is to assess if current systems are fair, efficient, and accessible to all citizens, and how they can be improved. The study's findings will help better manage access to popular recreational areas in the future.
Key points
Requires the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a comprehensive study of federal land recreation reservation systems.
The study will evaluate the history, effectiveness, accessibility, and fairness of current reservation systems, including fees and reservation success rates.
Aims to identify barriers for certain community groups in accessing recreation and seek ways to improve system transparency and resilience to new technologies.
Study results will be reported to Congress, potentially leading to changes in how recreational spots are reserved, impacting ease of trip planning.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10162
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]
Process start date: 2024-11-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

RESERVE Federal Land Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10162.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-11-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a comprehensive study of federal land recreation reservation systems.
  • The study will evaluate the history, effectiveness, accessibility, and fairness of current reservation systems, including fees and reservation success rates.
  • Aims to identify barriers for certain community groups in accessing recreation and seek ways to improve system transparency and resilience to new technologies.
  • Study results will be reported to Congress, potentially leading to changes in how recreational spots are reserved, impacting ease of trip planning.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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