SPF Act of 2026
Latest action (24 Aug 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10140, the SPF Act of 2026, directs the National Park Service (NPS) to study ways of making mineral-based, broad-spectrum sunscreen and other sun-protection methods available to visitors at national parks at low or no cost. The bill itself does not create a sunscreen program; instead, it requires the NPS Director to submit a report to Congress within one year of enactment outlining options such as public-private partnerships, partnerships with nonprofit organizations, use of unobligated NPS funds, and other approaches. The report must also address potential environmental impacts of sunscreen use in parks, whether provided sunscreens work well across all skin tones, and plans to raise visitor awareness about sun protection. It must include legislative recommendations for further congressional action.
The bill primarily affects the National Park Service, which would be responsible for researching and reporting on these options, and indirectly affects park visitors, who could eventually benefit if the NPS or Congress acts on the report’s findings. It would not immediately change sunscreen availability in parks.
The bill was introduced on August 24, 2026, by Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI), with Rep. Lawler as a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. It has not yet been considered further, and would need committee action, House and Senate passage, and presidential signature to become law.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on August 24, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10140 do?
- H.R. 10140, the SPF Act of 2026, directs the National Park Service (NPS) to study ways of making mineral-based, broad-spectrum sunscreen and other sun-protection methods available to visitors at national parks at low or no cost. The bill itself does not create a sunscreen program; instead, it requires the NPS Director to submit a report to Congress within one year of enactment outlining options such as public-private partnerships, partnerships with nonprofit organizations, use of unobligated NPS funds, and other approaches. The report must also address potential environmental impacts of sunscreen use in parks, whether provided sunscreens work well across all skin tones, and plans to raise visitor awareness about sun protection. It must include legislative recommendations for further congressional action. The bill primarily affects the National Park Service, which would be responsible for researching and reporting on these options, and indirectly affects park visitors, who could eventually benefit if the NPS or Congress acts on the report’s findings. It would not immediately change sunscreen availability in parks. The bill was introduced on August 24, 2026, by Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI), with Rep. Lawler as a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. It has not yet been considered further, and would need committee action, House and Senate passage, and presidential signature to become law.
- Has H.R. 10140 become law?
- Not yet. As of 24 Aug 2026, H.R. 10140 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10140?
- H.R. 10140 was sponsored by Rep. Debbie Dingell [D-MI6] (Democrat-MI), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10140?
- Introduced (24 Aug 2026).
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