Pleased to see the passage of key provisions from my Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act in our latest appropriations bill. We must increase accessibility for sportsmen if we want to conserve and protect our natural resources. Read more: wittman.house.gov/news/documents…

“I firmly believe that America has the most beautiful lands and waters in the world. I’m proud to lead this legislation that will enable even more people to enjoy those outdoor recreation opportunities.” Rep. Bruce Westerman 👏👏👏 House Committee on Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Roundtable ASA #EXPLOREAct

I was proud to join Chairman Rep. Bruce Westerman and my colleagues in unveiling the bipartisan and bicameral Explore Act. This common sense legislation will modernize our national park system, streamline the permitting process, reduce burdensome fees, and make it more accessible for

LIVE NOW: ASA member Mike Lum testifies on behalf of Captain Rollo's Kids At Sea, a CA based non-profit helping to introduce kids to fishing - Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act (H.R. 3925) to foster fishing programs across U.S. Watch hearing ➡️ youtube.com/live/qGkpT6OmU…

Great to meet with Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove to discuss the importance of #youthfishing and thank her for her bill to help underserved kids experience the wonders of the ocean asafishing.org/support-youth-…

Through policy, science and conservation, the Government Affairs team at ASA is dedicated to protecting our industry. Renew your membership with ASA today and have your voice heard in Washington. bit.ly/47TSLjB #ASAFishing #KeepAmericaFishing

If you’ve even been #sharked, good news! The SHARKED Act just passed the US House of Representatives, bringing us one step closer to long overdue attention and coordination for this gnarly challenge Rep. Rob Wittman Rep. Darren Soto Garret Graves Rep. Marc Veasey ASA House Committee on Natural Resources

Proud to announce my SHARKED Act has passed the House and is headed to the Senate! This legislation will help conserve our marine life and protect sharks from unsafe conditions and food sources — I couldn’t be more thrilled to see this bipartisan effort advance through Congress.

PASSED → Rep. Rob Wittman's Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) Act

📰 NEWS: the Senate EPW Committee has advanced the America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024 by voice vote. This legislation would reauthorize several critical wildlife and habitat programs.

Great to catch up with S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources’s Robert Boyles and Blaik Keppler to talk through a wide range of fisheries conservation and access issues. The view of Charleston Harbor ain’t bad either!

Great day to talk fisheries policy on Capitol Hill ASA Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation Center for Sportfishing Policy

People who have never gone hunting or fishing don't know what the heck they're talking about.  The Biden administration’s effort to ban lead ammo and tackle is ridiculous and isn’t based in science. My Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act will ensure federal agencies

I spoke on the House Floor today in favor of HR 516 to protect two of America’s greatest pastimes – hunting & fishing – from the Biden Admin's senseless top-down federal regulations. Let’s leave it to state & local authorities to decide what can & can’t be used on public lands.

I’m proud to announce my Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act has passed the House and is on the way to the Senate! This legislation will help ensure that federal agencies that oversee public lands don’t unreasonably limit access for sportsmen and women – I couldn’t be

The Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act is a common-sense House Committee on Natural Resources bill to protect the rural way of life and important American pastimes. Hunters and anglers are the original conservationists and should not be baselessly regulated.

.Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) & ASA's VP of Government Affairs, Mike Leonard , touch on a few of the most pressing topics facing the sport today, including youth participation, proposed bans on traditional tackle, & the $148 billion sportfishing industry youtu.be/KZt-Ye4UC4I?fe…

I’m proud to introduce the America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act, which continues record investment in our nation’s precious natural resources, including the Chesapeake Bay. Read more: wittman.house.gov/news/documents…

Thrilled to host Rep. Darren Soto at the world’s largest fishing tackle trade show, ICAST, to visit with local fishing tackle companies and see all the latest innovation in the industry ASA

ASA’s Mike Leonard breaks down the Sporting Goods Excise Tax Modernization Act, a bill that levels the playing field for manufacturers & boosts #conservation funding.