Sportfishing and Boating Equity Act of 2005

The Sportfishing and Boating Equity Act of 2005 (H.R. 1063) proposes a change to how federal tax revenue from fuel sales is distributed. Under this bill, all federal excise taxes collected from the sale of gasoline used in motorboats and small engines would be directed into the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund.

For citizens, this means that the tax dollars already paid at the pump for boating and outdoor power equipment would be dedicated specifically to funding water-related projects. These funds are typically used to support boat safety programs, fish habitat restoration, and the maintenance of public docks and coastal infrastructure.