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RESERVE Federal Land Act
1/14/2025, 5:11 PM
Summary of Bill S 4451
The bill specifically focuses on lands that are deemed to have significant ecological, cultural, or historical value. These lands would be set aside for conservation purposes, limiting activities such as mining, logging, and development in order to preserve their natural state.
Additionally, the RESERVE Federal Land Act aims to establish a process for managing these designated lands, including the creation of management plans and the involvement of local stakeholders in decision-making. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and enforcement to ensure compliance with the restrictions placed on the RESERVE lands. Overall, the RESERVE Federal Land Act seeks to balance the need for conservation and protection of valuable federal lands with the interests of local communities and industries. It represents a significant effort to preserve these lands for future generations while also considering the economic and social impacts of such designations.
Congressional Summary of S 4451
Review and Evaluation of Strategies for Equitable Reservations for Visitor Experiences Federal Land Act or the RESERVE Federal Land Act
This bill requires the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to jointly enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study of federal reservation systems used to book or permit recreational activities on federal land.
Under the bill, federal land generally includes National Forest System land, units of the National Park System or the National Wildlife Refuge System, sites administered by the Bureau of Reclamation or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other land owned by the United States and administered by the Bureau of Land Management. Federal reservation systems are platforms used by managers of federal land to manage the quantity, type, distribution, and timing of recreational activities, including permitting, pricing, and lottery systems.
The study must review the history of federal reservation systems, including a review of the considerations that led to the establishment of such systems, iterations of such systems over time, and visitor feedback. The study must also address
- the benefits and challenges of implementing federal reservation systems to achieve management goals for federal land,
- the availability of data on the demand for recreation on federal land,
- how fees have been collected over time to meet agency needs, and
- how federal reservation systems can be improved to reduce missed reservations and increase use in periods of high demand.
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Current Status of Bill S 4451
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4451
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4451
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 4451
Comments
Kye Alston
1 year ago
Ugh, this bill is such a joke! It's like they want to take away all the good stuff and leave us with nothing. Why can't they just leave things alone? It's so frustrating to see them messing with our land like this. I can't believe they think this is a good idea. SMH.
Amina Hood
1 year ago
I can't believe this bill is passing, it's gonna change everything. How will it affect me tho? #confused
Donovan Moss
1 year ago
I think it's great that this bill is being passed. It will really help out with some things. Can't wait to see how it all plays out!
Benedict Gregory
1 year ago
This bill is a disaster! It's giving away our federal land to private companies for profit. This is not right. We need to protect our public lands for future generations, not sell them off to the highest bidder. This bill is a threat to our environment and our way of life. It's time to stand up and fight against this reckless legislation. The short term affects of this bill will be devastating for our natural resources and wildlife.
Tru Davis
1 year ago
I think this new bill is gonna be great for our country! It's about time we start taking care of our federal land. Who do you think will benefit the most from it?
