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Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act

A law passed in 1950 that collects an excise tax on fishing equipment and motorboat fuels. This money is then distributed to states to fund projects for sport fish restoration, boating access, and aquatic education.

Excise Tax

A tax levied on certain goods or services produced or sold within a country, rather than on income or property. In this context, it's a tax on specific fishing equipment.

Alternative Marine Fuels

Fuels for boats that are made from renewable sources like cooking oil waste, animal fats, or plant materials, designed to be more environmentally friendly than traditional gasoline or diesel.

Boating Infrastructure Grants

Federal funds provided to states to develop and maintain facilities for recreational boats, such as docks, moorings, and other amenities.

Interstate Fisheries Commissions

Organizations that help coordinate the management of fish populations and habitats across state boundaries.

Transient Nontrailerable Recreational Vessels

Recreational boats that are typically too large to be transported by trailer over land and are usually used for trips away from their home port.