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

USA119th CongressHR-3858| House 
| Updated: 7/15/2025
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (19)
Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Daniel Webster (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation extends the authorization for appropriations under the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act, pushing the sunset date from 2026 to 2031. This ensures continued financial support for crucial sport fish restoration and recreational boating safety initiatives. The bill also modifies the funding structure for Interstate Fisheries Commission activities, allowing for a greater allocation based on a percentage of the annual appropriation or a minimum of $200,000. A key provision expands the definition of eligible boating infrastructure projects to include the construction, renovation, or maintenance of alternative fuel facilities for transient nontrailerable recreational vessels. This includes specific definitions for "alternative fuel station facility," "alternative marine fuels," and "drop-in fuels." Furthermore, the bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to significantly reduce the excise tax rate on portable, electronically-aerated bait containers from 10 percent to 3 percent, effective for sales occurring after the Act's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4828
Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3702
Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2021
Jun 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 23, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Jun 24, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 15, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 15, 2025
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Jul 15, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4828
    Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3702
    Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2021


  • June 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 10, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 23, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.


  • June 24, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • July 15, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • July 15, 2025
    Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged


  • July 15, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternative and renewable resourcesHunting and fishingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMotor fuelsOutdoor recreationSales and excise taxesWildlife conservation and habitat protection

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

USA119th CongressHR-3858| House 
| Updated: 7/15/2025
This legislation extends the authorization for appropriations under the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act, pushing the sunset date from 2026 to 2031. This ensures continued financial support for crucial sport fish restoration and recreational boating safety initiatives. The bill also modifies the funding structure for Interstate Fisheries Commission activities, allowing for a greater allocation based on a percentage of the annual appropriation or a minimum of $200,000. A key provision expands the definition of eligible boating infrastructure projects to include the construction, renovation, or maintenance of alternative fuel facilities for transient nontrailerable recreational vessels. This includes specific definitions for "alternative fuel station facility," "alternative marine fuels," and "drop-in fuels." Furthermore, the bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to significantly reduce the excise tax rate on portable, electronically-aerated bait containers from 10 percent to 3 percent, effective for sales occurring after the Act's enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4828
Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3702
Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2021
Jun 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 23, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Jun 24, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jul 15, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 15, 2025
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Jul 15, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4828
    Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3702
    Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2021


  • June 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 10, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 23, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.


  • June 24, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • July 15, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • July 15, 2025
    Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged


  • July 15, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (19)
Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Daniel Webster (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesHunting and fishingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMotor fuelsOutdoor recreationSales and excise taxesWildlife conservation and habitat protection