AMERICAN SPORTFISHING ASSOCIATION

Support for H.R. 470, the Red Snapper Act of 2025. Support for H.R. 207 and S. 2314, the SHARKED Act of 2025. Support for H.R. 5745, the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act. Raising awareness of the importance of South Atlantic red snapper management and access for the recreational sector. Support for H.R. 7332, the Whale CHARTS Act of 2026. Support for H.R.9933, the South Atlantic Red Snapper Fair Access Act of 2026.

Support level funding ($214.1 million) for NOAA Fisheries Data Collections, Surveys, and Assessments, including an additional $5 million for RAPID implementation and recreational data improvements. Support report language advancing the transition to a state-led recreational data framework and improved survey design. Support continued investment and funding direction for South Atlantic red snapper and reef fish research, including Exempted Fishing Permits and transition to state management. Support report language ensuring fishing access considerations in Biscayne National Park and evaluation of less restrictive management options. Support maintaining no less than FY26 funding levels ($27.5 million) for Salmon Management Activities. Support maintaining no less than FY26 funding levels ($75.75 million) for Pacific Salmon under Protected Resources Science and Management. Support $1.4 million for Columbia River ESA fishery permitting modernization. Support $10 million for a grant program to mitigate whale and ocean user conflicts. Support level funding ($10.5 million) for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers efforts to prevent and manage invasive Asian carp. Support report language directing continued investment in the Aquatic Nuisance Species Research Program. Support continued language prohibiting EPA from regulating the lead content of fishing tackle and ammunition. Support full funding ($7.2 million) for the National Fish Habitat Partnership, plus technical assistance funding. Support $4.084 million for State Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plans. Support $500 million for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Support $96 million for the Chesapeake Bay Program.

Support for H.R.1514 and S. 1078, the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025. Support for H.R. 187, the MAPWaters Act of 2025. Support for H.R. 3340 and S. 759, the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Support for H.R. 3858, the Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025. Support for S. 4250, the Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2026. Support for H.R. 4294, the MAWS Act of 2026. Support for H.R.8876, the Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026

Support for H.R. 1494 and S. 1649, the Sporting Goods Excise Tax Modernization Act

Raising awareness of the impacts that tariffs have on the sportfishing industry