Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2026

This legislation, named the "Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2026," primarily focuses on reauthorizing and amending the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act . Its core purpose is to ensure the continuation of critical programs related to sport fish restoration and recreational boating safety. The bill extends the authorization for annual appropriations and the division of funds under the Act, pushing the sunset date from 2026 to 2031 . This five-year extension guarantees ongoing financial support for these important conservation and safety initiatives. Furthermore, the legislation revises the funding mechanism for the Multistate Conservation Grant Program . It removes the previous appropriation cap and establishes a new minimum allocation, setting it at the greater of 0.0375 percent of the total appropriation or $200,000 to bolster its financial capacity.