What does Preamble of RESERVE Federal Land Act do?

This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences. The purpose of the agreement is to carry out a study on reservation systems for Federal land.

What does SHORT TITLE. of RESERVE Federal Land Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Review and Evaluation of Strategies for Equitable Reservations for Visitor Experiences Federal Land Act, or the RESERVE Federal Land Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of RESERVE Federal Land Act do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Booking window” refers to the period when reservations or lottery entries are available to the public for a Federal reservation system. “Federal land” includes public lands, National Forest System land, units of the National Park System, units of the National Wildlife Refuge System, sites administered by the Bureau of Reclamation, and sites administered by the Corps of Engineers. A “Federal reservation system” is any platform or method used to manage recreational activities on Federal land, encompassing reservation, permit, lottery, metering, pricing, and merit-based systems. “Recreational activity” includes activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, and driving. “Secretaries” refers to the Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of the Army.

What does NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES STUDY OF FEDERAL RESERVATION of RESERVE Federal Land Act do?

This section directs the Secretaries to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to conduct a study of Federal reservation systems for recreational activities on Federal land. The NAS study must review the history of Federal reservation systems, including recreation.gov, considering factors like data, iterations, visitor feedback, and scientific literature. The study aims to answer questions regarding the benefits and challenges of reservation systems, data needs, user demographics, barriers to access, best practices for design, fee structures, reservation success rates, data sharing, and adaptation to emerging technologies. The NAS is tasked with examining how Federal reservation systems can be improved to reduce 'no shows' and potentially increase equitable access to outdoor recreation. The NAS shall submit a report detailing the study's results to the appropriate committees of Congress within 18 months of the agreement's start.

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RESERVE Federal Land Act

Last updated: 5/1/2025 · Introduced: 5/1/2025

Author: Alex Padilla (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates a study by the National Academy of Sciences to evaluate existing Federal land reservation systems, including recreation.gov.
The study will examine factors such as data usage, visitor feedback, equitable access, and the impact of reservation systems on outdoor recreation.
The National Academy of Sciences will submit a report with findings and recommendations to Congress within 18 months of the study's commencement.

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