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Senate introduces bipartisan reauthorization of Dingell-Johnson Act

by American Sportfishing Association 30 Mar 15:03 PDT
Senate introduces bipartisan reauthorization of Dingell-Johnson Act © American Sportfishing Association

Last week, a group of eight bipartisan senators led by Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced a bill (S. 4250) to reauthorize the Dingell-Johnson Act through 2031, following similar action in the House from June of last year.

Originally passed in 1950, the Dingell-Johnson Act authorized the Sportfish Restoration Fund and the collection of an excise tax on the sale of all fishing equipment and a portion of the motorboat fuel tax, generating more than $12 billion for the conservation and restoration of sport fish species and their habitats. These funds also support connecting people with nature through outdoor recreational opportunities and aquatic resources education programs.

Learn more about the Sportfish Restoration Fund here.

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