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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 6041· Senate(119-SAMDT-6041)

S.Amdt. 6041

Rep. Padilla
Age: 53 years
California
Introduced
6/24/2026
Sponsored by
Alex Padilla
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-S-4784 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

SA 6041, submitted by Mr. Padilla, aims to add a new section (SEC. 1094) to the bill. The purpose of this addition is to require a study by the National Academy of Sciences regarding Federal reservation systems used for recreational activities on Federal land.

Purpose and Changes

The amendment adds a requirement for the Secretaries of the Interior, Agriculture, and the Army (acting through the Chief of Engineers) to jointly agree with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study. This study is designed to:

  • Review the history and efficacy of reservation systems like recreation.gov, including visitor feedback and scientific literature.

  • Address specific questions regarding the benefits and challenges of these systems, such as resource protection and visitor experiences.

  • Investigate whether these systems create barriers for certain communities or user groups to access recreation.

  • Examine best practices for system design, the collection and spending of fees, and the odds of successfully securing a reservation.

  • Analyze how systems handle emerging technologies like bots, third-party reselling websites, and cyber threats.

  • Explore ways to reduce "no shows" and determine if increasing first-come, first-served opportunities would improve equitable access.

The amendment requires the National Academy of Sciences to submit a report with the results of this study to the appropriate committees of Congress within 18 months of the agreement.