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Kiggans, Moore Introduce State Boating Act to Protect States’ Authority to Fund Waterway Safety and Conservation Programs
them.” “In Utah and across the country, state fish and wildlife agencies work tirelessly to improve boater experience … leadership on this commonsense legislation. By empowering state fish and wildlife agencies to address aquatic invasive species, strengthen
Beyer, Buchanan, Lofgren, and Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Support Wildlife Migration and Protect Biodiversity
wildlife corridor grant program administered by the National Fish and Wildlife to support these efforts. Text
SEEC Lands, Waters, and Nature Task Force Decries Trump Death Knell for America’s Marine Wildlife
families and cost millions in lost tourism and fishing revenue for coastal economies
Wittman’s Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act Passes House of Representatives
sportsmen and women who rely on traditional lead fishing tackle and ammunition, and it reinforces … ensures that decisions about the use of fishing equipment are grounded in science and respect the role
Wittman, Elfreth’s MAWS Act Passes House of Representatives
biodiversity of the Bay and the health of fish and crustacean populations. The measure now moves
Walkinshaw, Van Hollen, MD & VA Members of Congress Urge Public Transparency, Long-term Response Plan from DC Water
potential ecological impacts of this spill on fish, wildlife, and their habitats. The Potomac Gorge, the section … sewage into this ecosystem risks cascading harm to fish populations, aquatic invertebrates, and the wildlife that depend
Kaine Applauds Committee Passage of His Bipartisan Bills to Combat IUU Fishing and Illicit Gold Mining
around the world: “Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and illicit gold mining contribute to instability in our hemisphere … Committee advanced my bipartisan legislation to combat IUU fishing and illegal gold mining in the Western Hemisphere
Wittman, Elfreth’s MAWS Act Passes Committee
biodiversity of the Bay and health of fish and crustacean populations. “Having spent my life near the Chesapeake … will facilitate a new market for these fish — protecting the seafood industry from economic harm and preserving
Wittman Applauds Department of Interior Announcement on Lead Ammunition and Tackle
applauded the Secretarial Order 3447 — Expanding Hunting and Fishing Access, Removing Unnecessary Barriers, and Ensuring Consistency Across
Huffman, Dingell, Beyer Lead Over 80 Congressional Democrats Demanding Trump Withdraw Attack on Endangered Species Act
override science in listing decisions—all while the Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service face … urge the National Marine Fisheries Service and the Fish and Wildlife Service to withdraw these proposed rulemakings
Scott Slams Trump Administration’s Absurd Rationale for Boat Strikes, Votes to Stop Military Action in Venezuela
millions of taxpayer dollars on blowing up random fishing boats in the Caribbean and Pacific. Yet the Trump
ICYMI: Vindman Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Push for New Bay Agreement to Tackle Pollution, Protect the Bay
pressing challenges, including falling populations of key fish and wildlife species, emerging pollutants of concern, agricultural land … pressing challenges, including falling populations of key fish and wildlife species, emerging pollutants of concern, agricultural land
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Region Lawmakers Push for New Bay Agreement That Will Tackle Pollution, Preserve the Bay
pressing challenges, including falling populations of key fish and wildlife species, emerging pollutants of concern, agricultural land
Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers: Rep. Kiggans’ New Bill Protects Swimmers on the Eastern Shore and Beyond
National Park Service (NPS), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Bureau
SHARKED Act Passes Senate Committee
partial or complete removal of a hooked fish by a shark directly from an angler’s line before … American Fisheries Society, American Sportfishing Association, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, BoatUS, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, Center
Wittman Applauds Committee Passage of Legislation that Protects Virginia Sportsmen
among the most dedicated conservationists. Yet, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has imposed unjustified regulations that threatened … enjoy affordable access to activities like hunting and fishing. I’d like to thank Congressman Wittman
Wittman, Elfreth Introduce Legislation to Protect Chesapeake Bay from Invasive Blue Catfish
biodiversity of the Bay and health of fish and crustacean populations. Additional cosponsors of the MAWS … Commission. “As apex predators, these non-native fish are rapidly expanding in population and range, putting our ecosystem
Wittman, Dingell Introduce Bipartisan Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund Reauthorization
Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced the bipartisan Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration … which would reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund through 2030. Since its enactment
Wittman Receives Leadership Award from the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
vital programs like the Chesapeake Bay Program, National Fish Habitat Partnerships, and the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails
Warner & Kaine Introduce Bills to Protect Wilderness in Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, and Bath Counties
worked with folks who hunt, hike, paddle, fish, and ride mountain bikes in this landscape, and everyone agrees
Warner & Kaine Introduce Bills to Protect Wilderness in Rockingham, Augusta, Highland, and Bath Counties
worked with folks who hunt, hike, paddle, fish, and ride mountain bikes in this landscape, and everyone agrees
Wittman Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge
that supports anglers by promoting sustainable fishing and environmental awareness. Watch a video demonstration of the winning
Warner, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand Great American Outdoors Act, Protect Public Lands
millions of visitors who hike, camp, hunt, fish, paddle, and play in our nation’s 193-million acres
Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Establish Chesapeake National Recreation Area
will not impose any additional regulations on recreation, fishing, or other business activities in Chesapeake Bay waters