To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to provide that interest on obligations held in the Federal aid to wildlife restoration fund shall become available for apportionment at the beginning of fiscal year 2033.
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Enrolled (Passed Congress)Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment …
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Additional sponsors: Mr. Gray and Ms. McBride
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the …
Mr. Hurd of Colorado (for himself and Ms. Elfreth) introduced …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill amends the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to delay when interest earned on obligations in the federal wildlife restoration fund becomes available for apportionment to states from 2026 to 2033.
Who Benefits and How
Federal budget managers benefit from delayed obligations. The delay may allow the fund to accumulate more interest before distribution.
Who Bears the Burden and How
State wildlife agencies will wait 7 additional years to receive the interest portion of their federal wildlife restoration funding.
Key Provisions
- Changes the date from 2026 to 2033 for interest availability
- Affects the timing of wildlife conservation funding to states
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Delays availability of interest earned on the Federal Aid to Wildlife Restoration Fund from fiscal year 2026 to 2033.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Defer federal wildlife conservation spending"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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