H.R.3604

Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

Introduced·5/23/25

Reducing Waste in National Parks Act aims to minimize disposable plastic products in national parks.

The Reducing Waste in National Parks Act establishes a program to reduce disposable plastic products in units of the National Park System. The Director of the National Park Service must create this program within 180 days of the Act's enactment, focusing on eliminating the sale and distribution of disposable plastic products. Each regional director must implement the program for park units in their region, considering factors such as costs, benefits, and public health implications.

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Natural Resources Committee
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History

May 23, 2025

House

Introduced in House

May 23, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.