HR 8963
Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act of 2020
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This bill, the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act District of Columbia Equality Act of 2020, aims to grant the District of Columbia the same rights and benefits as a state when it comes to receiving federal funding for wildlife and fish restoration projects. Specifically, it amends existing laws to include the District of Columbia within the definition of ‘State’ and adjusts funding allocations to ensure equitable access to resources. This legislation seeks to address a historical disparity in federal funding distribution.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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