Why It Matters: In 2018, Congress passed legislation to specifically fund wildfire efforts, ending the cycle of “borrowing” from federal agency budgets to address the growing cost of wildfire suppression, mitigation, and recovery. Known as the “Fire Funding Fix,” this investment is set to expire in 2027. Without dedicated wildfire funding, agencies may be forced […]
(September 17, 2026) – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) joined approximately 100 leaders from across the nation’s hunting, fishing, and shooting sports community at the White House, where President Donald J. Trump hosted a Great American Outdoorsmen dinner in the Rose Garden celebrating America’s rich outdoor heritage and the millions of sportsmen and women who play […]
(September 17, 2026) – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Against the backdrop of America’s 250th anniversary, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) hosted its 37th Annual Banquet, bringing together the leaders and Members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus from both sides of the aisle, industry leaders, and conservation partners, to celebrate the enduring legacy of America’s sporting traditions […]
(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 […]