Bill would add Scarper Ridge land to Golden Gate recreation area
Passed one chamberS. 1142Latest action
Sponsor: Alex Padilla · Senator · CA
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Official title: Scarper Ridge Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
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S 1142 would add the Scarper Ridge property to Golden Gate National Recreation Area's official boundaries.
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What does this do?
S 1142 amends federal law to expand the boundaries of Golden Gate National Recreation Area to include the Scarper Ridge property, based on a National Park Service map from July 2024. It is a technical boundary update, not a new program or funding measure.
Who does it affect?
The National Park Service would gain management responsibility for the added land. Park visitors and anyone owning, using, or holding interests in the Scarper Ridge property could also be affected.
Why does it matter?
The change places the Scarper Ridge property under National Park Service management, which could affect existing land use, ownership, or access arrangements depending on current conditions there.
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Based on the “Engrossed in Senate” text of Mar 25, 2026.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 26, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- HouseYou are here · Mar 27, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.