I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1834 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2019 Mr. Rooney of Florida (for himself and Ms. Mucarsel-Powell ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To direct the Secretary of Commerce to issue regulations prohibiting the use of sunscreen containing oxybenzone or octinoxate in a National Marine Sanctuary in which coral is present, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Defending Our National Marine Sanctuaries from Damaging Chemicals Act of 2019 . 2. Prohibition on the use of oxybenzone and octinoxate The Secretary of Commerce shall issue regulations prohibiting use, including application to another individual, of sunscreen containing oxybenzone or octinoxate in a National Marine Sanctuary in which coral is present.