S1466-118

Reported

To adjust the boundary of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include the Rim of the Valley Corridor, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced May 4, 2023

Legislative Progress

Reported
Introduced Committee Passed
Jul 25, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment

Jul 25, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment

Jul 25, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment

Jul 25, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment

Jul 25, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment

Jul 25, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment

Jul 25, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment

Jul 25, 2023

Reported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment

May 4, 2023

Mr. Padilla (for Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Mr. Padilla)) …

May 4, 2023

Mr. Padilla (for Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Mr. Padilla)) …

Summary

What This Bill Does

Expands Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include Rim of the Valley corridor as depicted on 2023 map. Adds significant lands to protected recreation area.

Who Benefits and How

Los Angeles region gains expanded recreation area. Conservation of wildlife corridors enhanced. Public access to open space increased.

Who Bears the Burden and How

NPS manages expanded area. Federal budget supports expanded management.

Key Provisions

  • Adds Rim of the Valley Unit to recreation area
  • Updates boundary based on 2023 map
  • Allows minor boundary revisions by Secretary
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 10, 2026 19:17

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

Expands Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include Rim of the Valley corridor

Policy Domains

National Parks Conservation California

Legislative Strategy

"Expand protected recreation area in Los Angeles region"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
National Parks Conservation
Actor Mappings
"secretary"
→ Secretary of Interior

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