Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
119-HR-556119th CongressIntroduced Jan 16, 2025Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1](R-VA-1)83 cosponsors
Summary
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025
This bill bars the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and the Forest Service from prohibiting or regulating the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal land or water. The bill makes exceptions for specified existing regulations and where the FWS, the BLM, or the Forest Service determines that a decline in wildlife population at the specific unit of federal land or water is primarily caused by the use of lead in ammunition or tackle, based on the field data from such unit, and the state approves the regulations.
Subjects
Hazardous wastes and toxic substancesHunting and fishingLand use and conservationMetalsWildlife conservation and habitat protection
Actions (26)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Mar 19, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 18, 2026House floor actions
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 215 - 202 (Roll no. 93). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2576)
Mar 18, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 215 - 202 (Roll no. 93). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2576)
Mar 18, 2026Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 209 (Roll no. 92).
Mar 18, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2581-2582)
Mar 18, 2026House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 556, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Dingell demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Mar 18, 2026House floor actions
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Mar 18, 2026House floor actions
Mrs. Dingell moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H2580)
Mar 18, 2026House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 18, 2026House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 556.
Mar 18, 2026House floor actions
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Mar 18, 2026House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2576-2580)
Mar 18, 2026House floor actions
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1115 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Mar 16, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 335.
Nov 25, 2025House floor actions
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Nov 25, 2025House floor actions
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Nov 25, 2025Library of Congress
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-385, Part I.
Nov 25, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-385, Part I.
Nov 25, 2025Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17.
Jul 15, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 15, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
Feb 20, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 16, 2025House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 16, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2025Library of Congress