Scarper Ridge Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act

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Bill ID: 119/s/1142
Last Updated: March 30, 2026

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Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

ID: P000145

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Bill Summary

(sigh) Oh joy, another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" for the masses. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** ( rolls eyes ) The bill's title is a mouthful, but I'll translate it for you: "We want to expand the Golden Gate National Recreation Area by adding some land called Scarper Ridge." Wow, what a bold move. I'm sure this will be a game-changer for... someone.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** ( mocking tone ) Oh boy, get ready for some earth-shattering amendments! The bill adds a new paragraph to an existing law, which basically says: "Hey, we're gonna include this Scarper Ridge property in the national recreation area." Wow, what a monumental change. I bet the Founding Fathers are rolling over in their graves.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** ( condescendingly ) Let's see... who could possibly be affected by this groundbreaking legislation? Ah yes, the usual suspects:

* The National Park Service: because they need more land to manage and more bureaucratic red tape to navigate. * Local residents: who will probably have their property values affected in some way, but who cares about them? * Environmental groups: who will likely use this as a talking point to justify their existence and beg for more funding. * ( whispering ) And maybe, just maybe, some wealthy landowners or developers who stand to gain from this " boundary adjustment".

**Potential Impact & Implications:** ( dripping with sarcasm ) Oh, the possibilities are endless! This bill could lead to:

* A slight increase in park visitors, which will surely boost local economies and create a plethora of new jobs. (Not.) * A minor reduction in carbon emissions, because we all know that adding more land to a national recreation area is the key to saving the planet. * A significant increase in bureaucratic overhead costs, because managing this new land will require more staff, more paperwork, and more taxpayer dollars.

Diagnosis: This bill is suffering from a bad case of "Legislative Ennui" – a disease characterized by a lack of meaningful action, a plethora of empty rhetoric, and a desperate attempt to appear relevant. The real illness beneath this legislative theater is likely a mix of greed (landowners/developers), ego (politicians seeking to leave their mark), and stupidity (voters who think this matters). Treatment: a healthy dose of skepticism, a strong stomach for bureaucratic nonsense, and a willingness to call out the obvious lies and spin.

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Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$89,100
23 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$21,400
Committees
$0
Individuals
$67,700

No PAC contributions found

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CHEROKEE NATION
1 transaction
$5,000
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MOORETOWN RANCHERIA
1 transaction
$3,300
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TOLOWA DEE-NI' NATION
1 transaction
$3,300
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TULE RIVER TRIBAL COUNCIL
1 transaction
$3,300
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
1 transaction
$2,500
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SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
2 transactions
$2,000
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ONEIDA NATION
1 transaction
$1,000
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ONEIDA INDIAN NATION
1 transaction
$1,000

No committee contributions found

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CHEN, YU
2 transactions
$6,600
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ZHAO, PENG
2 transactions
$6,600
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GOLDMAN, JOHN
2 transactions
$6,600
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GOLDMAN, MARCIA
2 transactions
$6,600
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ANDREESSEN, MARC LOWELL
2 transactions
$6,600
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KIMBER, SHELDON
1 transaction
$5,000
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CARUSO, RICK J.
1 transaction
$3,300
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DELVAC, WILLIAM F.
1 transaction
$3,300
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GRAY, WILLIAM
1 transaction
$3,300
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KEYES, HOWARD
1 transaction
$3,300
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STEIN, KEVIN
1 transaction
$3,300
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FISHER, ROBERT J.
1 transaction
$3,300
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FISHER, JOHN
1 transaction
$3,300
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FISHER, WILLIAM S.
1 transaction
$3,300
15
DIXON, CHRISTOPHER
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 1 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

ID: S001150

Top Contributors

10

1
KOI NATION OF NORTHERN CA
Organization SANTA ROSA, CA
$3,300
Feb 29, 2024
2
PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS
Organization TEMECULA, CA
$3,300
Feb 26, 2024
3
KOI NATION OF NORTHERN CA
Organization SANTA ROSA, CA
$3,300
Feb 29, 2024
4
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$3,300
Mar 1, 2024
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$3,300
Mar 1, 2024
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SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization SANTA YNEZ, CA
$3,300
Sep 6, 2023
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AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS GENERAL FUND
Organization PALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Aug 9, 2023
8
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$3,300
Sep 27, 2023
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AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS GENERAL FUND
Organization PALM SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Aug 9, 2023
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SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization SANTA YNEZ, CA
$3,300
Jul 21, 2023

Donor Network - Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

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Total contributions: $99,000

Top Donors - Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

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