US HB3858

Extends authorization of the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act from 2026 to 2031, continuing funding for sport fish restoration and recreational boating safety programs

Increases funding for Interstate Fisheries Commissions from a fixed cap of $1,200,000 to the greater of 0.0375% of annual appropriations or $200,000

Expands eligible boating infrastructure grant projects to include construction, renovation, and maintenance of alternative fuel facilities for transient nontrailerable recreational vessels

Defines alternative marine fuels to include fuels derived from cooking oil waste, animal fats, and plant-based materials meeting specific ASTM standards for gasoline and diesel marine engines

Reduces the excise tax rate on portable, electronically-aerated bait containers from 10% to 3%