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The American League of Anglers and Boaters has recently championed the extension of the Sport Fish Restoration Act in the House. The bill, also know as Wallop-Breaux returns excise taxes to the fishing and boating communities in an effort to enhance both groups. The bill is part of the larger transportation bill which recently passed the Senate.

The Sport Fish Restoration Act set up the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund as the collection point for these and other excise taxes on fishing gear. Altogether the fund amounts to about $450 million dollars each year, which is ultimately parceled to state fish and wildlife agencies as a primary source of their overall funding. Motor boat and small engine fuel taxes make up $284 million of that amount. The current tax is 18.3 cents per gallon, yet only 13.5 cents out of that 18.3 are currently being channeled to the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund. The new legislation would ensure the full amount is channeled to the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund.
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House Passes Transportation Bill

American League of Anglers and Boaters Posted on Fri, 03/18/2005 - 11:55.

HOUSE PASSES TEA-LU

On March 10, 2005, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3, the Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (TEA LU), by a vote of 417-9. Included in the bill is extension of expenditure authority for The Aquatic Resources Trust Fund (also known as Wallop-Breaux) through Fiscal Year 2009. The diversion to the General Fund of 4.8 cents per gallon of taxes used in motorboats and the nonbusiness use of small-engine outdoor power equipment is not extended, which should provide substantial additional resources for the Wallop-Breaux fund.

The action now moves to the Senate where the Committee on Environment and Public Works began its consideration of the bill on March 16th.

House Passes Transportation Bill

American League of Anglers and Boaters | Policies & Issues Posted on Fri, 03/18/2005 - 11:41.

HOUSE PASSES TEA-LU

On March 10, 2005, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3, the Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (TEA LU), by a vote of 417-9. As passed by the House, the bill authorizes a total of $503 million in funding for the Recreational Trails Program: $53, $70, $80, $90, $100 and $110 million for Fiscal Years 2004-2009. Funding for the National Scenic Byways Program increases from TEA-21 levels to $30, $40, $45, $55 (two years) and $60 million over the same time period. The legislation also authorizes funding – $3.5 million annually – for the America’s Byways Resource Center to provide technical support and conduct educational activities for local officials and organizations associated with National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads. Included in the bill as well is extension of expenditure authority for The Aquatic Resources Trust Fund (also known as Wallop-Breaux) through Fiscal Year 2009. The diversion to the General Fund of 4.8 cents per gallon of taxes used in motorboats and the nonbusiness use of small-engine outdoor power equipment is not extended, which should provide substantial additional resources for the Wallop-Breaux fund.

The action now moves to the Senate where the Committee on Environment and Public Works began its consideration of the bill on March 16th.

For more information on Recreational Trails Program, Click here.
For more information on Scenic Byways, Click here.
For more information on Wallop Breaux, Click here.