Sportfishing and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2005

This bill, introduced in 2005, aimed to streamline how the federal government funds conservation and water safety by merging separate accounts into a single "Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund." It proposed a long-term plan to distribute tax revenue from motorboat fuel and fishing equipment toward state-level projects, such as restoring fish habitats and maintaining public boating facilities.

For the average citizen, the bill was designed to increase federal support for local recreational activities by covering up to 75% of the costs for state boating safety programs. Additionally, it sought to make these funds available to states for longer periods, ensuring more consistent resources for boat ramp maintenance, safety education, and the construction of waste pump-out stations at marinas.