Bill · H.R. 10140· House(119-HR-10140)
SPF Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 8/24/2026
- Last activity
- 8/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Debbie Dingell
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "SPF Act of 2026," directs the National Park Service to look into ways to provide sun protection to visitors. It specifically asks for options to provide mineral-based, broad-spectrum sunscreen or other methods at low or no cost within national parks. The Director of the National Park Service must submit a report to the House Committee on Natural Resources within one year of the act's enactment. This report should explore options such as public-private partnerships, nonprofit partnerships, or using existing National Park Service funds. Additionally, the report must address environmental impacts, usability for different skin tones, and awareness plans. Finally, the report must include recommendations for what Congress can do to support these efforts.
Yes· 3 of 23
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
The provision of free or low-cost sunscreen directly benefits low-income visitors.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+4
The bill enhances visitor safety and health management within the National Park system.
Would children be better off under this?+3
Sun protection is highly beneficial for children visiting national parks.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Sun Protection Accessibility: The bill seeks to provide mineral-based, broad-spectrum sunscreen or other protective methods at low or no cost to visitors in national parks (Section 3(a)).
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Skin Cancer Prevention: The bill notes that skin cancer carries significant risks, including an estimate of 8,290 related deaths in 2024, and aims to provide protection against such risks (Section 2(1)).
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Improved Awareness: The report required by this act must include a plan for increasing awareness in national parks regarding the importance of sun protection to prevent skin damage and skin cancer (Section 3(b)(3)).
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Equitable Protection: The report must address the equitable usability of provided sunscreen, specifically ensuring it can blend with all skin tones (Section 3(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Environmental Concerns: The bill acknowledges that the report must address the potential environmental impacts of any sunscreen provided in the national parks (Section 3(b)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Children+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Men+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For Students+2Good For White Americans+2Good For Women+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For High Income Households+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+4Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- 9/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York