AN ACT
To reduce the oversupply of rental cars, provide opportunities to local residents, engage environmentalists in policy decisions, promote the use of advanced artificial intelligence in public presentations, and stimulate conscious tourism through Travel for a Cause Hawai’i.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE
This Act may be cited as the “Rental Car Reduction and Sustainable Tourism Act”.
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS
In this Act:
(1) “Rental car” means a motor vehicle intended for temporary use by individuals or corporations in exchange for payment.
(2) “Local resident” means an individual who resides in the state of Hawai’i on a permanent basis.
(3) “Environmentalists” means individuals, groups, or organizations dedicated to the preservation and protection of the natural environment.
SECTION 3. RENTAL CAR REDUCTION
(a) The Environmental Protection Agency in consultation with the State of Hawai’i shall develop a rental car reduction plan. This plan shall include:(1) A comprehensive assessment of the number of rental cars currently in operation; (2) An evaluation of the local demand for rental cars; (3) Identification of a sustainable target number of rental cars in Hawai'i; (4) Regulatory actions and incentives to encourage companies to reduce their fleets to the target number; (5) Strategies to promote alternative transportation methods and support the local economy.
(b) An annual review of the rental car reduction progress shall be conducted and presented to Congress and the State of Hawai’i.
SECTION 4. LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES
The rental car companies are encouraged to utilize local resources throughout their operations, fostering economic growth within the community. Incentives shall be provided to companies that:(1) Employ local residents; (2) Collaborate with small, locally-owned businesses for services; (3) Contribute to local sustainability initiatives and environmental protection efforts.
SECTION 5. ENVIRONMENTALIST INVOLVEMENT
The Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Hawai’i must work closely with environmentalists to assess the environmental impact of the rental car reduction initiative and to develop strategies for mitigating adverse effects on the environment and local communities.
SECTION 6. ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PRESENTATIONS
(a) Federal and state governments shall collaborate to generate public presentations using advanced artificial intelligence technology to demonstrate the progress and impact of the policy initiatives laid out in this Act;
(b) These presentations shall be made publicly accessible and updated regularly to reflect the most recent information available.
SECTION 7. TRAVEL FOR A CAUSE HAWAI’I
(a) The Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the State of Hawai’i, shall develop an app called “Travel for a Cause Hawai’i” to promote sustainable tourism activities in the state;
(b) The app shall:(1) Provide information about local businesses and points of interest; (2) Offer information about sustainable tourism practices, volunteer opportunities, and conservation efforts; (3) Connect potential visitors with local residents and environmentalists to engage in conversations about sustainable travel in Hawai'i; (4) Offer incentives for users to reduce their environmental footprint and contribute to the local economy during their travels.
SECTION 8. IMPLEMENTATION
(a) The provisions of this Act shall take effect within 180 days after its enactment into law;
(b) The Federal Government and the State of Hawai’i are directed to take all necessary and appropriate actions to implement this Act efficiently and to allocate necessary resources for its execution.
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