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Outdoor recreation's momentum grows in Congress

by American Sportfishing Association 5 Feb 2022 17:09 UTC

ASA Government Affairs Vice President Mike Leonard has your February video update.

Nothing seems to bring both sides of the aisle together quite like outdoor recreation.

Important legislation like the Great American Outdoors Act and the America's Conservation Enhancement Act have bridged the partisan gap and been enacted.

Building on these successes, the ASA Government Affairs team is working on the landmark Outdoor Recreation Act - a bill that will improve fishing opportunities on federal lands.

Want to dive deeper into the issues? Visit Keep America Fishing for action alerts and more information about the issues.

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