Bill > HR3858

This bill amends the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act to extend and expand various provisions related to sport fish restoration and recreational boating safety through 2031. The bill extends funding appropriations for fish restoration programs, increases funding for Interstate Fisheries Commission activities by allowing a more flexible funding calculation, and introduces new provisions for boating infrastructure. Specifically, it allows for the construction, renovation, and maintenance of alternative fuel facilities for marine vessels, defining new terms like "alternative marine fuels" (which include fuels derived from cooking oil waste, animal fats, and plant-based materials) and "drop-in fuels" (renewable content fuels meeting specific technical specifications). Additionally, the bill reduces the excise tax on portable, electronically-aerated bait containers from 10% to 3%, effective immediately after the Act's enactment. These changes aim to support recreational fishing and boating activities, promote alternative fuel infrastructure, and provide some tax relief for fishing equipment manufacturers and consumers.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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