SPF Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Introduced
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.
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- 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.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
MI • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Sponsored 8/24/2026
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 9/3/2026
Roll Call Votes
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