Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7629

119th Congress

Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act of 2026

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Introduced:Feb 20, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Norton

D - DC

Cosponsors

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Quick Stats

Summary

This bill would allow Washington, D.C. to receive federal funding for wildlife and fish conservation programs that currently only go to the 50 states. By treating D.C. as a state under two major conservation funding laws from the 1930s and 1950s, the District would gain access to money for maintaining parks, restoring wildlife habitats, improving fishing areas, and supporting hunting and fishing education programs.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Introduced2/20/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act of 2026

This bill would allow Washington, D.C. to receive federal funding for wildlife and fish conservation programs that currently only go to the 50 states. By treating D.C. as a state under two major conservation funding laws from the 1930s and 1950s, the District

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This bill would allow Washington, D.C. to receive federal funding for wildlife and fish conservation programs that currently only go to the 50 states. By treating D.C. as a state under two major conservation funding laws from the 1930s and 1950s, the District would gain access to money for maintaining parks, restoring wildlife habitats, improving fishing areas, and supporting hunting and fishing education programs.

Bill Number: 7629
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Title: Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7629
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Summary: This bill would allow Washington, D.C. to receive federal funding for wildlife and fish conservation programs that currently only go to the 50 states. By treating D.C. as a state under two major conservation funding laws from the 1930s and 1950s, the District would gain access to money for maintaini

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow Washington, D.C. to receive federal funding for wildlife and fish conservation programs that currently only go to the 50 states. By treating D.C. as a state under two major conservation funding laws from the 1930s and 1950s, the District would gain access to money for maintaining parks, restoring wildlife habitats, improving fishing areas, and supporting hunting and fishing education programs.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

D.C. would receive federal funds from excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment, currently distributed only to states
Money could be used to improve Rock Creek Park, the Anacostia River, and other D.C. natural areas for wildlife conservation
The District's 700,000+ residents would benefit from enhanced outdoor recreation opportunities and environmental education programs
This addresses a funding gap where D.C. residents pay into these conservation programs through taxes but don't receive the benefits
The change would place D.C. on equal footing with states for wildlife and fisheries management funding

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Washington, D.C. residents and visitors would benefit from improved natural areas, better fish and wildlife habitats, and expanded outdoor recreation programs. Local environmental organizations and D.C.'s fish and wildlife department would gain access to federal conservation grants that have been unavailable to them. The bill would particularly impact urban outdoor enthusiasts, educators running nature programs, and communities near D.C.'s parks and waterways who would see enhanced conservation efforts.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7629, 119th Congress (2026). "Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7629

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