Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

16 U.S.C. § 410aaa–41

Findings

The Congress hereby finds that—
(1)
Death Valley and Joshua Tree National Parks, as established by this Act, protect unique and superlative desert resources, but do not embrace the particular ecosystems and transitional desert type found in the Mojave Desert area lying between them on public lands now afforded only impermanent administrative designation as a national scenic area;
(2)
the Mojave Desert area possesses outstanding natural, cultural, historical, and recreational values meriting statutory designation and recognition as a unit of the National Park System;
(3)
the Mojave Desert area should be afforded full recognition and statutory protection as a national preserve;
(4)
16 U.S.C. 1131 the wilderness within the Mojave Desert should receive maximum statutory protection by designation pursuant to the Wilderness Act [ et seq.]; and
(5)
section 794 of title 29Public Law 101–3361
1 So in original. Probably should not be capitalized.
42 U.S.C. 12101 the Mojave Desert area provides an outstanding opportunity to develop services, programs, accommodations and facilities to ensure the use and enjoyment of the area by individuals with disabilities, consistent with , , the Americans With  Disabilities Act of 1990 [ et seq.], and other appropriate laws and regulations.

Pub. L. 103–433, title V, § 501108 Stat. 4489(, , .)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

section 3 of Pub. L. 103–433section 410aaa of this titleThis Act, referred to in par. (1), is defined in , which is set out as a Definitions note under .

Pub. L. 88–57778 Stat. 890section 1131 of this titleThe Wilderness Act referred to in par. (4), is , , , which is classified generally to chapter 23 (§ 1131 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.

Pub. L. 101–336104 Stat. 327section 12101 of Title 42The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, referred to in par. (5), is , , , which is classified principally to chapter 126 (§ 12101 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.