The bill, H. 3986, is a House Resolution commemorating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Sport Fish Restoration Program, which is a crucial component of the American System of Conservation Funding. The resolution acknowledges the significant contributions of anglers, boaters, the sport fishing industry, and various state and federal agencies in restoring and managing healthy fish populations and aquatic resources. It highlights the historical role of sportsmen and women in advocating for conservation laws and funding mechanisms, such as excise taxes on fishing equipment, to support these efforts.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of the Sport Fish Restoration Program, established in 1950 and expanded in 1984, as a successful model for fisheries management in the United States. It notes that the combined contributions from the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs and license fees have exceeded $78 billion since 1939, marking it as the most significant conservation effort in American history. The resolution concludes by expressing the House's intent to formally recognize this milestone and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.