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HR 45

URGING THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH TO ADVANCE EFFORTS TO EMERGE AS A GLOBAL LEADER IN SUSTAINABLE TOURISM THAT PRESERVES AND RESTORES CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES, ENHANCES RESIDENT QUALITY OF LIFE, AND ENSURES HIGH-QUALITY VISITOR EXPERIENCES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 11 co-sponsors

Hawaii-sponsored resolution urges federal government to lead in sustainable tourism balancing environmental protection, cultural preservation, and resident wellbeing with visitor satisfaction.

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Bill Summary · HR 45

Legislative bill overview

HR 45 is a non-binding resolution urging the executive branch to position the United States as a global leader in sustainable tourism. The bill emphasizes balancing preservation of cultural and natural resources, improving quality of life for residents in tourism-dependent areas, and maintaining visitor experience quality.

Why is this important

Hawaii and other tourism-heavy states face genuine tensions between economic benefits from visitors and impacts on local communities—including environmental degradation, housing affordability, infrastructure strain, and cultural erosion. This resolution signals intent to address these tradeoffs, though it carries no legal force or funding mechanisms.

Potential points of contention

  • Vagueness without enforcement: The resolution urges action but contains no specific metrics, timelines, or accountability mechanisms, making it difficult to measure success or hold agencies responsible
  • Resident quality of life vs. economic growth: "High-quality visitor experiences" and "enhanced resident quality of life" may conflict when tourism volumes strain local services, housing, and infrastructure—the bill doesn't address how to prioritize competing interests
  • Implementation costs unclear: Sustainable tourism infrastructure and restoration efforts require substantial funding; the resolution provides no budget or identifies which agencies bear financial responsibility

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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