Bills · S 4250
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 4250Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2026
This bill extends federal funding for fishing gear taxes and boating safety programs for an additional five years to support state-level conservation and waterway maintenance.AI-written
INTRO MAR 26· LAST ACTION MAR 26
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tl;dr
AI-writtenExtends the national funding system for fishing, boating safety, and wildlife conservation through 2031, ensuring billions in tax dollars from gear and fuel sales continue to flow back into state-level outdoor projects.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThe 'user-pay, user-benefit' model used here is the backbone of American conservation. If this bill isn't passed by 2026, state wildlife agencies would lose a massive portion of their budgets, which could lead to the closure of boat ramps, fewer fish being stocked in lakes, and less protection for coastal wetlands. This bill provides the long-term financial certainty needed for multi-year environmental projects that keep American waterways healthy and accessible.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the expiration date for the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Safety programs from 2026 to 2031.
This prevents a lapse in funding for state-led conservation efforts and boat safety initiatives.
PROVISION 02
Updates the funding formula for administrative costs within the Multistate Conservation Grant Program.
It changes how much money can be spent on managing grants to ensure the program stays functional as costs change.
PROVISION 03
Reauthorizes the division of annual appropriations for coastal wetlands and boat safety programs.
It maintains the specific percentages of tax revenue that must go toward protecting shorelines and keeping boaters safe.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 26
Introduced in Senate
MAR 26
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 4250
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 26, 2026
Last actionMar 26, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2026
Senate BillS 4250Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2026
This bill extends federal funding for fishing gear taxes and boating safety programs for an additional five years to support state-level conservation and waterway maintenance.AI-written
INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 26, 2026
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
11
COMPLEXITY
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