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This bill would give the District of Columbia equal treatment with states under two federal wildlife and fishing programs: the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act. Currently, D.C. is treated differently from states under these laws, which fund conservation efforts and outdoor recreation through excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment. The legislation would allow D.C. to access the same funding formulas and benefits as states receive, enabling the district to fund its own wildlife conservation and sport fish restoration programs. The bill does not specify new funding amounts but rather clarifies that D.C. should be included in existing funding distributions calculated for states. This change would affect the District of Columbia's ability to support outdoor recreation and conservation initiatives within its jurisdiction.

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