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US HB3604
Bill
Status
5/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Quigley
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Covers disposable plastic beverage bottles, film plastic carryout bags, plastic food ware (including items marketed as compostable or biodegradable), and expanded polystyrene products
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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
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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