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Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

USA119th CongressHR-3604| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2025
Mike Quigley

Mike Quigley

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (45)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Nick LaLota (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The bill directs the National Park Service (NPS) to establish a comprehensive program within 180 days to reduce and potentially eliminate disposable plastic products throughout the National Park System. This program aims to minimize environmental impact by targeting items such as plastic beverage bottles, carryout bags, plastic food ware, and expanded polystyrene products. Each regional director is responsible for implementing the program within their respective park units. A key provision requires regional directors to eliminate the sale of water in disposable plastic products and the sale and distribution of other disposable plastic products to the greatest extent feasible. This feasibility determination involves considering numerous factors, including the costs and benefits to overall operations, the amount of waste eliminated, infrastructure costs for bottle refill stations, and potential contractual implications with concessioners. Additionally, visitor safety, the availability of reusable containers, and input from public health officials are crucial considerations. To support these efforts, the bill mandates the development of a proactive visitor education strategy for each park unit, explaining the program's rationale and managing visitor expectations regarding water availability. Regional directors must also ensure the program is implemented consistently throughout each unit, integrating it into agreements with concessioners and cooperating associations. Furthermore, biennial evaluations are required to assess public response, visitor satisfaction, buying behavior, public safety, and plastic bottle collection rates, with findings submitted to the Director and Secretary of the Interior.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4236
Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5533
Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4561
Reducing Waste in National Parks Act
May 23, 2025
Introduced in House
May 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Dec 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1926
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4236
    Reducing Waste in National Parks Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5533
    Reducing Waste in National Parks Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4561
    Reducing Waste in National Parks Act


  • May 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • December 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1926
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-1926: Reducing Waste in National Parks Act
Parks, recreation areas, trailsSolid waste and recyclingWater use and supply

Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

USA119th CongressHR-3604| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2025
The bill directs the National Park Service (NPS) to establish a comprehensive program within 180 days to reduce and potentially eliminate disposable plastic products throughout the National Park System. This program aims to minimize environmental impact by targeting items such as plastic beverage bottles, carryout bags, plastic food ware, and expanded polystyrene products. Each regional director is responsible for implementing the program within their respective park units. A key provision requires regional directors to eliminate the sale of water in disposable plastic products and the sale and distribution of other disposable plastic products to the greatest extent feasible. This feasibility determination involves considering numerous factors, including the costs and benefits to overall operations, the amount of waste eliminated, infrastructure costs for bottle refill stations, and potential contractual implications with concessioners. Additionally, visitor safety, the availability of reusable containers, and input from public health officials are crucial considerations. To support these efforts, the bill mandates the development of a proactive visitor education strategy for each park unit, explaining the program's rationale and managing visitor expectations regarding water availability. Regional directors must also ensure the program is implemented consistently throughout each unit, integrating it into agreements with concessioners and cooperating associations. Furthermore, biennial evaluations are required to assess public response, visitor satisfaction, buying behavior, public safety, and plastic bottle collection rates, with findings submitted to the Director and Secretary of the Interior.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4236
Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5533
Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4561
Reducing Waste in National Parks Act
May 23, 2025
Introduced in House
May 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Dec 9, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1926
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4236
    Reducing Waste in National Parks Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5533
    Reducing Waste in National Parks Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4561
    Reducing Waste in National Parks Act


  • May 23, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • December 9, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1926
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Mike Quigley

Mike Quigley

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (45)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Nick LaLota (Republican)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-1926: Reducing Waste in National Parks Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Parks, recreation areas, trailsSolid waste and recyclingWater use and supply