Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) announced bipartisan legislation on December 8, 2025, that would require every product sold in National Park Service gift shops and visitor centers to be made in the USA. He introduced the bill, H.R. 6714, the “American Products in Parks Act,” on December 15 with Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) and Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.).
What the bill requires
Starting one year after enactment, a product could be sold in a park gift shop or visitor center only if:
- its final assembly or processing occurs in the USA;
- all significant processing occurs in the USA; and
- all or virtually all ingredients or components are made and sourced in the USA.
The Secretary of the Interior would set up certification, audit and enforcement procedures. Gottheimer’s office said more than 60% of products in national park shops are made partly or entirely abroad, including flags, T-shirts and snow globes.
“Families who visit our parks, and feel the love of our country that so many of us share, should not have that feeling shattered when they turn over a gift and see ‘made in China’ instead of ‘made in America.'”
Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Industry sources told ASI the idea is popular with USA promotional product makers but could be complicated to carry out across the park system’s decentralized purchasing.
Why it matters for Made in USA
The bill’s three tests mirror the FTC’s Made in USA standard, so park merchandise would have to meet the same bar as an unqualified Made in USA claim. If it passes, it would create steady demand for USA-made souvenirs, apparel and printed goods.
FAQ
What is the American Products in Parks Act?
H.R. 6714, a bill requiring products sold in National Park Service gift shops and visitor centers to be made in the USA.
Who sponsors it?
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, with Reps. Jeff Hurd and Chris Deluzio.
What standard would products have to meet?
USA final assembly, all significant processing in the USA, and all or virtually all components made and sourced in the USA.
Source & credit
Source: Office of Rep. Josh Gottheimer, December 8, 2025: press release; bill text and status: H.R. 6714 on Congress.gov
Additional reporting: ASI Central, December 16, 2025