United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 23 R · 8 D · 1 I cosponsors

HR 877 — Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act

Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 513.

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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow's Needs Act This bill revises provisions of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act relating to the funding of wildlife conservation. Specifically, the bill adds new definitions, including a definition of hunter recruitment and recreational shooter recruitment; apportions to states revenues from taxes on pistols, revolvers, bows, and arrows at a rate not greater than 3% and not less than 1% of such revenues; removes the existing prohibition in the Act on public relations to allow spending by states for management of wildlife areas and promotion of hunting and recreational shooting; allows the use of grant funds for the enhancement of hunter recruitment and recreational shooter recruitment; and expands the Multistate Conservation Grant program by providing $5 million exclusively for making hunter and recreational shooter recruitment project grants that promote a national hunting and shooting sport recruitment program, including related communication and outreach activities. The Fish and Wildlife Service shall review and evaluate the effects of funds used for hunter and recreational shooter recruitment on funds available for wildlife conservation.

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The amendment adds a list of additional sponsors to HR 877, expanding the number of representatives supporting the bill. This change matters because it can indicate broader support among members of Congress, potentially influencing the bill's consideration and progress through the legislative process. The amendment also removes the initial session designation, indicating a change in the bill's status but not altering its content.

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877 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
877 Reported in House (RH)] <DOC> Union Calendar No.
513 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
877 To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to modernize the funding of wildlife conservation, and for other purposes.
877 [Report No.
116-628] To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to modernize the funding of wildlife conservation, and for other purposes.
which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to modernize the funding of wildlife conservation, and for other purposes.
which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources December 8, 2020 Additional sponsors:
Mr.
Gianforte, Mr.
Mooney of West Virginia, Mr.
Williams, Mr.
Hill of Arkansas, Mr.
Walberg, Mr.
Latta, Mr.
Webster of Florida, Mr.
Mitchell, Ms.
Cheney, Mr.
Cole, Mr.
Wittman, Mr.
Hice of Georgia, Mr.
Van Drew, Mr.
Calvert, Mr.
Upton, Mr.
Kustoff of Tennessee, Mr.
DesJarlais, Mr.
Westerman, Ms.
Torres Small of New Mexico, Ms.
Kendra S.
Horn of Oklahoma, Mr.
Cox of California, Mr.
Cunningham, Mr.
Palazzo, Mr.
Kind, Mr.
Peterson, Mr.
Fleischmann, Mr.
Kelly of Mississippi, and Mr.
Guest December 8, 2020 Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources;
committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to modernize the funding of wildlife conservation, and for other purposes.
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116-628] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to modernize the funding of wildlife conservation, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ December 8, 2020 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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The bill modernizes the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act by expanding definitions and financing for hunter recruitment and recreational shooting.

  • 16 U.S.C. § 669

    One of the purposes of this Act is to provide financial and technical assistance to the States for the promotion of hunting and recreational shooting.

    Adds a specific purpose related to promoting hunting and recreational shooting.

  • 16 U.S.C. § 669a

    (2) for the purposes of determining the number of paid hunting-license holders in a State, the term `fiscal year' means the fiscal year or license year of the State; (3) the term `hunter recruitment and recreational shooter recruitment' means any activity or project to recruit or retain hunters and recreational shooters, including by—...

    Adds definitions for 'fiscal year' and introduces the concept of 'hunter recruitment and recreational shooter recruitment'.

  • 16 U.S.C. § 669c

    One-half → (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), ½

    Alters the text to clarify the apportionment language for funds.

  • 16 U.S.C. § 669c

    : Provided, That → .

    Removes the provision clause after the general apportionment terms for clarity.

  • 16 U.S.C. § 669c

    each State shall be apportioned not more than 3 per centum and not less than 1 per centum of such revenues → (2) Condition.--The amount apportioned to each State under paragraph (1) shall be not greater than 3 percent and not less than 1 percent of the revenues described in such paragraph.

    Rewording for clarity regarding state revenue apportionments.

  • 16 U.S.C. § 669c

    For the purpose → (3) Population determination.--For the purpose

    Updates the language before the population determination explanation.

  • 16 U.S.C. § 669c

    (4) Use of funds.--In addition to other uses authorized under this Act, amounts apportioned under this subsection may be used for hunter recruitment and recreational shooter recruitment.

    Expands the allowable uses of apportioned funds to include hunter recruitment and recreational shooter recruitment.

  • 16 U.S.C. § 669g

    and public relations

    Removes 'public relations' from the management expenses description.

  • 16 U.S.C. § 669g

    , as a part of such program

    Clears up the language in subsection regarding program costs.

  • 16 U.S.C. § 669h-1(a)(1)(A)

    and

    Adjusts the clause for clarity and continuity.

  • 16 U.S.C. § 669h-1(a)(1)(A)

    (v) the enhancement of hunter recruitment and recreational shooter recruitment; and

    Adds a recognized focus on enhancing recruitment in hunter and shooter education programs.

  • 16 U.S.C. § 669h-2

    Not more than → (A) In general.--Not more than

    Updates language to clarify the introductory sentence regarding available funds.

  • 16 U.S.C. § 669h-2(a)(1)

    (B) Availability for hunter and recreational shooter grants.--Not more than $5,000,000 of the revenues covered into the fund from any tax imposed under section 4161(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for a fiscal year shall be available to the Secretary exclusively for making hunter recruitment and recreational shooter recruitment grants that promote a national hunting and shooting sport recruitment program, including related communication and outreach activities.

    Establishes dedicated funding from specific revenues for recruitment grants in hunting and recreational shooting.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

  5. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  6. Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.

  7. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  8. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-628.

  10. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-628.

  11. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 513.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 877 do?
Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow's Needs Act This bill revises provisions of the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act relating to the funding of wildlife conservation. Specifically, the bill adds new definitions, including a definition of hunter recruitment and recreational shooter recruitment; apportions to states revenues from taxes on pistols, revolvers, bows, and arrows at a rate not greater than 3% and not less than 1% of such revenues; removes the existing prohibition in the Act on public relations to allow spending by states for management of wildlife areas and promotion of hunting and recreational shooting; allows the use of grant funds for the enhancement of hunter recruitment and recreational shooter recruitment; and expands the Multistate Conservation Grant program by providing $5 million exclusively for making hunter and recreational shooter recruitment project grants that promote a national hunting and shooting sport recruitment program, including related communication and outreach activities. The Fish and Wildlife Service shall review and evaluate the effects of funds used for hunter and recreational shooter recruitment on funds available for wildlife conservation.
Who sponsors HR 877?
HR 877 is sponsored by Scott, Austin (Republican), Veasey, Marc A. (Democratic), Hudson, Richard (Republican), Dingell, Debbie (Democratic), Gianforte, Greg (Republican), Mooney, Alexander X. (Republican), Williams, Roger (Republican), Hill, J. French (Republican), Walberg, Tim (Republican), Latta, Robert E. (Republican), Webster, Daniel (Republican), Mitchell, Paul (Independent), Cheney, Liz (Republican), Cole, Tom (Republican), Wittman, Robert J. (Republican), Hice, Jody B. (Republican), Van Drew, Jefferson (Republican), Calvert, Ken (Republican), Upton, Fred (Republican), Kustoff, David (Republican), DesJarlais, Scott (Republican), Westerman, Bruce (Republican), Torres Small, Xochitl (Democratic), Horn, Kendra S. (Democratic), Cox, TJ (Democratic), Cunningham, Joe (Democratic), Palazzo, Steven M. (Republican), Kind, Ron (Democratic), Peterson, Collin C. (Democratic), Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" (Republican), Kelly, Trent (Republican), and Guest, Michael (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 877?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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