Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced
Summary
Treats the District of Columbia as a State for federal wildlife and sport fish restoration funding. The bill amends the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act so DC is defined and handled like other States in those programs.
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- DC residents and local agencies: DC becomes eligible to receive wildlife and sport fish restoration funds on the same basis as States. This lets DC apply for and receive distributions under the State-based formulas.
- State allocations and formulas: The bill removes DC-specific language and carve-outs, including the separate "one-third of 1 percent" allocation in the Pittman-Robertson Act, and aligns DC with standard State distribution rules.
- Programs and funding: The act does not create new funding amounts or new programs. It harmonizes eligibility and distribution treatment so DC shares in existing program funding like a State.
Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
DC gets same fish restoration funds
This bill would change the Sport Fish Restoration Act so the District of Columbia is treated like a State. If enacted, DC agencies and local groups would be able to receive sport fish restoration money on the same basis as other States. The bill would remove DC-specific allocation language and references to the Mayor, including the separate “one-third of 1 per centum” phrase. The change would take effect upon enactment and would not itself add new funding amounts.
DC gets same wildlife restoration funds
This bill would amend the Wildlife Restoration Act to define the District of Columbia as a State. If enacted, DC agencies and conservation groups would be eligible for Pittman‑Robertson wildlife restoration funds on the same basis as other States. The bill would remove DC‑specific distribution wording and DC‑only allocation phrases so DC is no longer treated separately. The change would take effect upon enactment and would not itself add new funding levels.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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