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
U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service Announces Expansion Of Hunting Opportunities
U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service Announces Expansion Of Hunting Opportunities The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has announced its final decision regarding new or expanded hunting opportunities on dozens of national wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries. The decision follows a June 26 proposed rule change to increase
Read MoreHuge Victory Keeps Hunters’ Identities Confidential
On August 15th, a D.C. federal district court agreed with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and SCI that Humane Society International (HSI) was not entitled to information about the identity of hunters who imported and exported trophies to and from the U.S. HSI sued when the FWS refused to
Read MoreU.S. Fish And Wildlife Service Finalized Rules on ESA
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the finalization of rules that will change the way the FWS administers the Endangered Species Act. These rules, announced today, August 9, were first proposed over a year ago on July 25, 2018. They are intended to reduce ambiguities in the Endangered Species
Read MoreU.S. District Court Restores Endangered Species Act Protections For Grizzly Bears
In spite of scientific data showing the recovery of the grizzly bear within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, a U.S. District Court issued a ruling that directed the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to restore the ESA protections for grizzlies last September. The FWS announced last week that it had
Read MorePresident Trump Supports Hunting In Statement Celebrating National Shooting Sports Month
President Trump released a statement today recognizing and celebrating August as National Shooting Sports Month and with it, his support of hunting and fishing as worthwhile endeavors in the outdoors. “Shooting sports bring people together and instill comradery among a significant portion of its fellow enthusiasts. The vibrant shooting sport
Read MoreThe Wheels Of Justice Grind Slowly
Safari Club International is fighting for the right to hunt on many fronts – on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.; in state capitals around the country; in the international arena; through the bureaucracy at all levels of government; and in courtrooms across America. Some of the battles arise, are fought
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