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Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

2/1/2024, 8:30 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4561

The Bill 118 hr 4561, also known as the Reducing Waste in National Parks Act, aims to address the issue of waste management in national parks across the United States. The bill focuses on implementing strategies to reduce the amount of waste generated in these parks, as well as improving recycling and composting efforts.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of waste reduction goals for each national park, with the aim of significantly reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills. This includes promoting the use of reusable materials, encouraging visitors to pack out their trash, and implementing more efficient waste collection and disposal methods.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of recycling and composting in national parks. It calls for the expansion of recycling programs in these parks, as well as the implementation of composting initiatives to reduce the amount of organic waste being sent to landfills. Overall, the Reducing Waste in National Parks Act seeks to promote sustainable waste management practices in national parks, with the goal of preserving these natural treasures for future generations. By implementing these strategies, the bill aims to reduce the environmental impact of waste generated in national parks and promote a cleaner, healthier environment for all visitors.

Congressional Summary of HR 4561

Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

This bill directs the National Park Service to establish a program for the National Park System to reduce disposable plastic products and, if applicable, eliminate the sale and distribution of disposable plastic products.

Each regional office of the National Park Service must eliminate the sale of water in disposable plastic products and the sale and distribution of other disposable plastic products after consideration of several specified factors (e.g., the costs and benefits to overall operations).

Each regional office must develop a proactive visitor education strategy to address visitor expectations of water availability and explain the rationale for the program and its implementation.

Current Status of Bill HR 4561

Bill HR 4561 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2023. Bill HR 4561 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 11, 2023.  Bill HR 4561's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of July 11, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4561

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
106
Democrat Cosponsors
106
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4561

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4561

Reducing Waste in National Parks Act
Reducing Waste in National Parks Act
To encourage reduction of disposable plastic products in units of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

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