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
White House Nominates Aurelia Skipwith To DOI Post
The White House has announced the nomination of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish Wildlife and Parks Aurelia Skipwith to be the next Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The Oct. 22 press release said that prior to serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish Wildlife and Parks,
Read MoreAfter Hiding from Congress, Patagonia Attempts Sad Power Play in Senate Races
Liberal-leaning sportswear company Patagonia, following up a crushing public relations defeat at the hands of Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT), has decided to “endorse” a left-wing Senate candidate in Nevada and a liberal Senate incumbent in Montana. In late 2017 Patagonia’s CEO claimed that President Donald Trump had “stolen” land from
Read MoreAnimal Rights Groups Sue USFWS Over Hunt Permits
Led by The Humane Society Of The United States, several animal rights groups filed a lawsuit in a federal district court in Virginia to order the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to post routinely elephant and lion trophy permit applications, the agency’s permitting decisions and related findings regarding the sustainability
Read MoreAnimal Rights Groups Sue USFWS Over Hunt Permits
Led by The Humane Society Of The United States, several animal rights groups filed a lawsuit in a federal district court in Virginia to order the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to post routinely elephant and lion trophy permit applications, the agency’s permitting decisions and related findings regarding the sustainability
Read MoreNo Halloween Joke – PETA Complains About Dog Blood Bank
Not satisfied with telling people what to eat, or manufacturing gory Halloween costumes, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is now entering the medical field — at least tangentially. The notorious animal rights group filed a complaint with the state of California alleging dogs at one of America’s largest
Read MoreSCI Urges Members To Get Out And Vote Nov. 6
With less than one month to go before the 2018 U.S. midterm elections, sportsmen and women need no reminder of what is at stake. Well-funded animal extremists are working every day to end hunting. Our hunting heritage is being challenged across the nation at every level of government. The results
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