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S 4851118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

Scarper Ridge Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act of 2024

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Mar 24, 2026
Latest Action Date
Dec 20, 2024

Latest Action

Held at the desk.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

The Scarper Ridge Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act of 2024 is a Senate bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at modifying the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The bill's text and detailed provisions are not publicly available. The bill was last recorded as "Held at the desk" on December 20, 2024, and its status is marked as Failed / Expired. The bill falls under the policy area of Public Lands and Natural Resources, indicating its focus on federal land management and conservation.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to adjust the boundaries of a national recreation area but did not advance beyond initial stages and is now expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill pertains to boundary adjustments of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
  • No official summary or full text is publicly available to detail specific changes or provisions.
  • The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress but was held at the desk and ultimately failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Federal land management agencies such as the National Park Service', 'Local communities and stakeholders around the Golden Gate National Recreation Area', 'Environmental and conservation organizations interested in public lands']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of publicly available full text limits understanding of specific implementation requirements or costs', 'Potential administrative or management challenges related to boundary changes', 'Unclear oversight or enforcement mechanisms due to missing detailed provisions']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and relates to public lands and natural resources management. It did not progress through legislative stages and was held at the desk before expiring. No further legislative actions or debates are recorded.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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2 Detected
Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Potential impacts on land use planning and conservation efforts in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area if boundary adjustments had been enacted.', "Possible effects on local economies and recreational activities dependent on the area's boundaries.", 'Administrative adjustments required by federal agencies to manage new boundaries.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of an official summary and full bill text restricts transparency and public oversight. The bill's failure to progress beyond being held at the desk highlights the importance of tracking legislative movement to understand policy developments. Future proposals should ensure availability of detailed information to facilitate informed public and legislative review.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 70%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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