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Last progress November 25, 2025 (2 months ago)
Introduced on March 25, 2025 by Jeff Hurd
Changes how interest earnings from investments of the Federal Aid to Wildlife Restoration Fund can be used and for how long they remain available. It revises the governing language in the Pittman–Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to adjust the “availability of interest on obligations” held by the Fund. This technical update affects how the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages interest earnings and could influence the amount and timing of funds available for program administration and grants to States and territories for wildlife restoration and hunter education. It does not change tax rates, core apportionment formulas, or create new programs.
Amend Section 3(b)(2)(C) of the Pittman‑Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act by striking existing text and inserting new text (the specific text to be struck and inserted is not provided in this document).
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7734)
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Primary effects fall on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (as fund administrator) and State fish and wildlife agencies (as core recipients). Adjusting availability rules for interest earnings can change the timing, flexibility, and uses of a modest but important funding stream that supports administration and eligible program activities.
State Governments (through their wildlife agencies) could see clearer or adjusted access to funds derived from interest earnings, potentially smoothing cash flow for grants, hunter education, or other allowable purposes. Federal administrators may need to update policies and financial management to apply the new rules. The general public and wildlife resources benefit indirectly through continued support for restoration and education activities. No new mandates are imposed on States or localities, and no tax or fee changes occur.