Public Law 109-74 · H.R. 3649 · Became law

Sportfishing and Recreational Boating Safety Amendments Act of 2005

Official title: “To ensure funding for sportfishing and boating safety programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund through the end of fiscal year 2005, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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It became law on September 29, 2005.

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