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US HR1222

US HR1222
Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act


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Introduced
02/14/2019
In Committee
03/06/2019
Crossed Over
04/30/2019
Passed
05/02/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/10/2019

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act This bill allows a state to use federal funds to cover a higher percentage of the costs for the construction and expansion of public target ranges. Specifically, a state may use specified federal grant funds to pay up to 90% of such costs (rather than 75%, as under current law). Additionally, amounts provided for these purposes shall remain available for five fiscal years (rather than two, as under current law).

AI Summary

This bill, the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act, amends the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to allow states to use federal funds to cover up to 90% (rather than 75%) of the costs for the construction and expansion of public target ranges. It also extends the availability of these funds from 2 fiscal years to 5 fiscal years. The bill aims to facilitate the establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges, which can promote shooting, recreational, and hunting activities, as well as provide safe and convenient locations for these activities.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Became Public Law No: 116-17. (TXT | PDF) (on 05/10/2019)

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