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Mike Quigley (D-IL)

Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

H.R. 3604 · House bill Public Lands and Natural Resources

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 50 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Reducing Waste in National Parks Act aims to decrease the use of disposable plastic products within the National Park System. Under this bill, the Director of the National Park Service must establish a program to reduce or eliminate the sale and distribution of these items. Regional directors are tasked with implementing this plan and developing proactive visitor education strategies. The program specifically targets the sale of water in disposable plastic bottles and other plastic products. Implementation must consider various factors such as costs, infrastructure, and safety. Additionally, the program requires a biennial evaluation to assess its effectiveness and public response.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +8

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    Significantly reduces plastic pollution and waste within the National Park System.

  • Scored +7

    Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?

    Improves waste management and cleanliness of public lands in National Parks.

  • Scored +2

    Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

    Reducing plastic production and waste indirectly lowers carbon footprints.

The opposite

  • Scored -4

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Negative impact on concessioners' sales revenue from plastic products.

  • Scored -3

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    Potential loss of sales revenue for concessioners and cooperating associations due to plastic product bans.