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Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1995| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2021
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2021 This bill provides support for aquatic conservation (e.g., coastal wetlands and fisheries), boating safety, and boating infrastructure. For example, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and revises the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, which provides funding for several things, including fisheries conservation and management, water and boating infrastructure, and recreational boating safety. In addition, it revises the Federal Aid to Wildlife Restoration Fund, which supports wildlife restoration, conservation, and hunter education and safety programs. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on (1) the increasing use of nonmotorized vessels and their impacts on motorized and nonmotorized vessel access, (2) user conflicts at waterway access points, (3) the use of Sport Fish Restoration Program funds to improve nonmotorized vessel access and the reasons for providing such access, and (4) the use of Recreational Boating Safety Program funds for nonmotorized boating safety programs. The GAO must also consult with the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council and the National Boating Safety Advisory Council on study design, scope, and priorities for the report.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4144
Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2020
Jun 9, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 9, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 16, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3702
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Dec 17, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 218.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4144
    Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2020


  • June 9, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 9, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 16, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • July 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3702
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • December 17, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 218.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Advisory bodiesAppropriationsCoast guardCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of the InteriorExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHunting and fishingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationOutdoor recreationSolid waste and recyclingTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and securityWetlandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1995| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2021
Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2021 This bill provides support for aquatic conservation (e.g., coastal wetlands and fisheries), boating safety, and boating infrastructure. For example, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and revises the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, which provides funding for several things, including fisheries conservation and management, water and boating infrastructure, and recreational boating safety. In addition, it revises the Federal Aid to Wildlife Restoration Fund, which supports wildlife restoration, conservation, and hunter education and safety programs. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on (1) the increasing use of nonmotorized vessels and their impacts on motorized and nonmotorized vessel access, (2) user conflicts at waterway access points, (3) the use of Sport Fish Restoration Program funds to improve nonmotorized vessel access and the reasons for providing such access, and (4) the use of Recreational Boating Safety Program funds for nonmotorized boating safety programs. The GAO must also consult with the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council and the National Boating Safety Advisory Council on study design, scope, and priorities for the report.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4144
Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2020
Jun 9, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 9, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 16, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3702
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Dec 17, 2021
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 218.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4144
    Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2020


  • June 9, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 9, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • June 16, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • July 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3702
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • December 17, 2021
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell without amendment. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2021
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 218.
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAppropriationsCoast guardCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of the InteriorExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHunting and fishingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationOutdoor recreationSolid waste and recyclingTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and securityWetlandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection