RESERVE Federal Land Act

Key Points

• This bill requires the government to hire independent experts from the National Academy of Sciences to study how people book trips to National Parks, forests, and other federal lands. The goal is to see if the current systems are fair and working well for everyone.
• The study will look into why it is so hard to get a reservation and whether automated "bots" or outside companies are snatching up spots before regular families can. It will also investigate if the current online systems create unfair barriers for people who may not have easy access to technology.
• Researchers will track where reservation fees actually go. They want to know how much money stays at the park to help with upkeep versus how much is paid to the private companies that run the booking websites, and if those fees are clearly explained to the public.
• The final report will suggest ways to improve the system, such as finding ways to reduce "no-shows" and deciding if having more "first-come, first-served" spots would make it easier for more people to enjoy the outdoors.

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