(September 16, 2026) – WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry today advanced the Farm Bill to the full Senate for consideration, marking the most significant progress toward passage of a new Farm Bill since the last iteration expired in 2023. For America’s sportsmen and women, passage of a comprehensive, five-year […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 15, 2026 — Leading recreational fishing conservation organizations today commended the House Committee on Natural Resources for advancing H.R. 5745, the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation would help conserve established marine ecosystems on offshore oil and gas infrastructure by facilitating the voluntary conversion of eligible structures into permanent artificial reefs through state Rigs-to-Reefs programs. Introduced by Congressional […]
Why It Matters: The future of hunting, fishing, and America’s outdoor traditions depends on more than recruitment. It hinges on smart conservation policy, access to quality land, and educating the next generation about their role on the landscape. Bringing basic hunter education to the classroom serves as an excellent avenue to support the next generation […]
Why It Matters: The Endangered Species Act (ESA) provides an established process for determining whether recovered species should remain federally protected. The Department of the Interior (DOI), through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), can conduct a species status review at any time, but elevating such a review among USFWS’ ESA priorities can be […]
Why It Matters: On August 27, California Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1912 into law. California will now allow licensed hunters to carry a firearm capable of being concealed on their person while archery hunting for deer, removing an outdated restriction that currently leaves bowhunters uniquely vulnerable. Highlights: Governor Newsom signed AB 1912 into law […]
Why It Matters: While legislators are back in their districts knocking on doors, it is important for sporting conservation stakeholders to ensure that they are ready to advocate for sound hunting, fishing, trapping, and shooting policy once the gavel falls in 2027. Highlights: Last week, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation joined sporting conservation partners just outside […]