Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2026
Sen. Sullivan and Bipartisan Group Push to Extend Fishing and Boating Safety Funding Through 2031
This bill was recently introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and has no upcoming votes scheduled at this time. The bill is considered active as it waits for further committee action.
Legislative Progress
This bill has strong bipartisan support and extends a popular program that is funded by existing taxes on outdoor gear rather than new government spending.
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Personal Impact
While not directly about farming, rural communities that depend on fishing and outdoor recreation tourism benefit from continued federal investment in sport fish restoration and boating infrastructure. Ranchers and farmers in areas near lakes, rivers, and reservoirs may see indirect economic benefits from healthier fish populations and better recreational facilities drawing visitors.
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
4 articlesBipartisan Senate Bill Introduced to Reauthorize Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund
Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) introduced S. 4250 on March 26 to reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund through 2031. The bill ensures the continued flow of excise tax revenue from fishing gear and motorboat fuel to state conservation agencies.
Sullivan, Cantwell Seek Five-Year Extension for Critical Fishing and Boating Safety Funds
A bipartisan group of eight senators led by Dan Sullivan and Maria Cantwell introduced the Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2026. The legislation reauthorizes the trust fund that supports over $600 million annually in fishery restoration.
Securing the Future of Pennsylvania’s Waterways: The 2026 Sport Fish Restoration Reauthorization
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is working with federal partners to secure the reauthorization of the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund in 2026. The fund is critical for maintaining public access sites and supporting state-led fisheries management through 2031.
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Congressional Bill
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Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2026
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