The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to announce the bipartisan leadership for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) during the 119th Congress. As leaders of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, the Co and Vice Chairs in the Senate and House will be tasked with leading the charge in the CSC’s mission to protect and advance the time-honored traditions of hunting, fishing, trapping, and recreational shooting.

During the 119th Congress, the leadership in the Senate will be Co-Chairs Sen. John Boozman (AR) and Sen. Angus King Jr. (ME) and Vice-Chairs Sen. Roger Marshall (KS) and Sen. Gary Peters (MI). In the House, Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR) and Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA) will serve as Co-Chairs, while Rep. August Pfluger (TX) and Rep. Troy Carter (LA) will serve as Vice-Chairs.

Founded in 1989, the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus has grown into one of the largest and most effective caucuses in the US Congress with more than 200 members representing almost all 50 states. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation works directly with the CSC by providing advice, support and information on behalf of the sportsmen’s community to CSC members. This unparalleled relationship gives CSF a unique niche on Capitol Hill that is unmatched by any other sportsmen’s organization.

“The Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus is truly the sportsmen’s ally in Washington D.C., working to protect and promote our country’s unique conservation legacy,” said CSF President and CEO Jeff Crane. “The CSC has a proven track record of delivering incredible results for America’s sportsmen and women, and I am looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together in the year ahead. I would like to thank the present and past leadership of the CSC for their unwavering dedication to the sporting-conservation community. In a time like this, it matters more than ever.”

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation would also like to recognize the leaders of the 118th Congress for their commitment to America’s original conservationists – sportsmen and women. During the 118th Congress, Sen. Joe Manchin (WV) and Sen. John Boozman (AR) served as Co-Chairs and Sen. Angus King (ME) and Sen. Roger Marshall (KS) served as Vice-Chairs. In the House, Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA) and Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR) served as Co-Chairs, while Rep. Jared Golden (ME) and Rep. Garret Graves (LA) served as Vice-Chairs.

During the 118th Congress, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus secured a number of victories including the enactment of:

• The Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, ensuring that certain federal funds remain available for hunter education, archery in schools, wilderness programs, and many other critical student enrichment programs;
• The Duck Stamp Modernization Act, allowing hunters to have an electronic duck stamp on their smartphone for the entirety of the hunting season;
• The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act, a bipartisan effort to reduce burdensome roadblocks to restoring mine sites that can pollute streams;
• The America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act, a bipartisan bill to bolster fish, wildlife, and habitat conservation, and to protect access for anglers across the nation;
• The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, the most comprehensive public lands package to pass Congress since 2019.

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation is looking forward to working with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus leadership in the 119th Congress to continue to make a difference for sportsmen and women across the country.

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