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Priority sportfishing legislation introduced in U.S. Senate

by American Sportfishing Association 14 May 00:54 AEST
Priority sportfishing legislation introduced in U.S. Senate © American Sportfishing Association

Last week, Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced the Sporting Goods Excise Tax Modernization Act.

The bill, introduced earlier this year in the House by Reps. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Blake Moore (R-UT), would help level the playing field for U.S.-based companies while enhancing funding for fish and wildlife conservation efforts.

Revenue from this excise tax, 10% on most fishing tackle, is contributed to the Sport Fish Restoration Fund (SFR), which supports habitat restoration, public access projects, and fisheries research by distributing grants to state and territorial fish and wildlife agencies.

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