The S. 1142: Scarper Ridge Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act likely proposes adjustments to the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, specifically around the Scarper Ridge area. This could involve expanding or redefining the current boundaries to include more land for conservation, recreation, or other purposes.
S. 1142 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Alejandro Padilla (Democrat) and is currently listed as “Passed Senate”. It is classified under the Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area, one of 158 bills in that area we track this Congress.
Alejandro Padilla is the sponsor of 24 bills in our database this Congress, so S. 1142 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Senate lobbying disclosures list 15 organizations lobbying on this bill’s issue area.
Media coverage that is positive about the bill likely highlights the potential benefits of expanding the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This could include increased conservation efforts, protection of natural habitats, enhanced recreational opportunities for the public, and potential boosts to local tourism and economies.
Negative media coverage might focus on concerns such as potential land use conflicts, the impact on private landowners if land is incorporated into the recreation area, and possible increased costs or resource allocation for managing the expanded area. There might also be criticism regarding the process of how the boundary adjustments are decided and implemented.
There are no direct industry overlaps detected between the subjects of the bill S. 1142: Scarper Ridge Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act and the top donor industries of its sponsor, Alejandro Padilla. This means that the industries that contribute the most to Padilla's campaign do not appear to have a direct stake in the legislation he is sponsoring. Furthermore, the lobbying activity in this bill's policy area does not indicate any potential conflicts of interest. The disclosed lobbying amounts total $162,545, but none of these disclosed amounts can be directly linked to Padilla's donors. Therefore, based on the available data, there is no evidence to suggest a conflict of interest in this case.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY | AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY | $67,545 |
| HRP GROUP, LLC | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | $60,000 |
| ETSY | PUBLIC PRIVATE STRATEGIES | $45,000 |
| REVVITY, INC. | REVVITY, INC. | $35,000 |
| AMERICARBON | SUNDAY CREEK HORIZONS, LLC | $20,000 |
| APPALACHIAN CHILDREN COALITION | SUNDAY CREEK HORIZONS, LLC | $10,000 |
| MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM | SUNDAY CREEK HORIZONS, LLC | $10,000 |
| BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP OBO MEDEXPERT INTERNATIONAL, INC. | NET CENTRIC ALLIANCE LLC | undisclosed |
| BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP OBO INVACARE AMERICA | NET CENTRIC ALLIANCE LLC | undisclosed |
| BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP OBO EPTURA, INC. | NET CENTRIC ALLIANCE LLC | undisclosed |
| BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP OBO WELLHIVE | NET CENTRIC ALLIANCE LLC | undisclosed |
| JUVENILE PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (JPMA) | ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS | undisclosed |
| BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP OBO BEEP, INC. | NET CENTRIC ALLIANCE LLC | undisclosed |
| BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP OBO BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS,INC | NET CENTRIC ALLIANCE LLC | undisclosed |
| TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | TULSA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
What does S. 1142 do?
The S. 1142: Scarper Ridge Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act likely proposes adjustments to the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, specifically around the Scarper Ridge area. This could involve expanding or redefining the current boundaries to include more land for conservation, recreation, or other purposes.
Has S. 1142 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on S. 1142 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Passed Senate”.
What is the status of S. 1142?
S. 1142 is currently “Passed Senate” as of our last update on April 23, 2026.
Who sponsored S. 1142?
S. 1142 was sponsored by Alejandro Padilla (Democrat).
