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US HB3604

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Quigley

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires the National Park Service Director to establish a disposable plastic products reduction program within 180 days of enactment, with regional directors implementing the plan in their respective park units

  • Mandates elimination of water sales in disposable plastic bottles and other disposable plastic products "to the greatest extent feasible," considering factors such as operational costs, waste reduction potential, infrastructure needs for bottle refill stations, and visitor safety

  • Covers disposable plastic beverage bottles, film plastic carryout bags, plastic food ware (including items marketed as compostable or biodegradable), and expanded polystyrene products

  • Requires regional directors to develop proactive visitor education strategies explaining water availability expectations and program rationale, and to ensure consistent implementation throughout each park unit including in concessioner agreements

  • Mandates biennial evaluations submitted to the Director and Secretary of the Interior, assessing public response, visitor satisfaction, buying behavior, safety incidents (dehydration or disease from surface water), and plastic bottle collection rates

Legislative Description

Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

Public lands and natural resources

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

5/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources5/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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