Federal Affairs
SCI is the only pro-hunting organization with an office in Washington, D.C. that has full-time policy experts, in-house legal counsel and on-staff dedicated to protecting hunting everywhere.
SCI monitors, evaluates and lobbies on federal legislation impacting hunting, hunters and wildlife conservation. SCI ensures that hunting interests are at the forefront when important bills come up by building relationships with Congressional leaders as well as staying current on the issues.
Each year in May, SCI hosts Lobby Day where SCI members from all around the country come to Washington, D.C. for personal meetings with Senators, Representatives and their staffs. During these important lobbying opportunities, SCI members share SCI’s positions on key pieces of legislation. These visits also provide SCI members with an opportunity to highlight the organization, its achievements and assets. SCI’s Washington, D.C. hunter advocacy staff provide federal legislators with information about SCI’s concerns and interests throughout the year.
On The Issues
Recent Federal Affairs Articles
Flying Faster, Hitting Harder
By John Geiger, SCI Managing Editor
Federal Premium has introduced a new version of its proven Fusion cartridge — Fusion Tipped. Topped with polymer, the former soft-tip is now faster, more accurate and has impressive ballistic coefficients.
Read MoreFederal: Our Legislative Priorities
Safari Club International represents concerned hunters and conservationists who believe the issues below are critical to protecting the freedom to hunt and continuing proven conservation policies here and around the world. As we enter our 53rd year of defending your right to hunt here are a few key issues we are
Read MoreLegislative Fall Deep Dive
With Congress Back in session following the August recess, SCI advocacy has put together a list of priorities for hunters and the nuts and bolts of federal legislation. Read about hunters education and archery in schools; the Endangered Species Act; trophy bans; the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation; and traditional
Read MoreFWS Director Martha Williams to Testify in Committee
This afternoon at 2:00 PM, the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries will hold an oversight hearing on the “ESA at 50: The Destructive Cost of the ESA.” The hearing will focus on how the Endangered Species Act is being implemented, its success in recovering listed species, and its
Read MoreFederal: Interior Appropriations Bill Markup this Week
On Thursday, July 13th the House Appropriations Interior Subcommittee held a markup on the Interior Appropriations bill. The bill was reported favorably out of the subcommittee and will now come before the full Committee on Appropriations. SCI members – and all hunters and anglers – have a lot to celebrate in
Read MoreFederal: $500 Million to Conservation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will expand its work on wildlife conservation by investing at least $500 million over the next five years and by leveraging all available conservation programs, including the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), through its Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) effort. Full release here.
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