# 119-hr-10140: SPF Act of 2026

119-hr-10140, SPF Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI); status introduced (as of 2026-09-05).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10140
- Congress: 119
- Title: SPF Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-08-24
- Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-05

## Summary

**This bill would push the National Park Service to explore ways to give visitors more sun protection, especially by offering** **free or low-cost mineral-based, broad-spectrum sunscreen**. It would require the NPS Director to report to the House Natural Resources Committee within one year on feasible delivery models, environmental effects, equity for all skin tones, awareness plans, and legislative recommendations. - Families and park visitors: Could gain easier access to mineral-based sunscreens or other low-cost sun-protection methods while visiting parks, paired with plans to boost awareness and prevent skin damage and skin cancer. - National Park Service staff: Must prepare a report in one year that examines environmental impacts, product suitability for all skin tones, possible public-private or nonprofit partnerships, and use of unobligated NPS funds. - Congress: Will receive legislative recommendations outlining steps lawmakers could take to support expanded sun-protection options in national parks.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), 2026-08-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4317: PBM Reform Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
- 119-hr-2086: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-10140 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10140)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
- [119-hr-4317: PBM Reform Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4317)
- [119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6644)
- [119-hr-2086: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2086)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10140 (as of 2026-09-05).