Congress·In Progress·H.R. 3858

Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025

Sport Fishing and Boating: Funding Extension and Tax Cuts

Jul 15, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committeeNo action in 13 months

This bill is in the committee stage and has not moved since July 15, 2025. It must be reviewed by the House committees before it can move forward to a full vote. Because no action has occurred for over a year, the bill is considered stalled.

Legislative Progress

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Likely to pass

This bill has strong bipartisan support and extends popular programs that have been regularly renewed by Congress for decades.

Key Points

This bill extends federal funding for sport fish restoration and boating safety programs through 2031. This money comes from taxes on fishing gear and motorboat fuel and is given to states to help stock fish, improve boat ramps, and protect wildlife habitats.
It lowers the federal tax on portable, battery-powered bait buckets from 10 percent down to 3 percent. This change is meant to make fishing gear more affordable for everyday anglers who use these containers to keep their bait alive while on the water.
The plan adds new support for eco-friendly fuels at marinas. It allows federal grants to be used for building or maintaining stations that provide alternative fuels made from things like cooking oil or plant materials for recreational boats.
It increases the amount of money available for regional groups that manage fish populations across state lines. Instead of a flat dollar limit, these groups will receive a percentage of the total funding to help them better protect shared waterways and fish species.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

6 milestones8 actions

Jul 15, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Jul 15, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 15, 2025House

Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged

Jun 24, 2025House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Jun 23, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 3858

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

Data Sources

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D: 13R: 13

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