119th Congress

H.R.556

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

Chamber Passed·3/19/26

Prefiled

Introduced

Chamber Passed3/19/26

Final Passage

Complete

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act prohibits lead ammunition and tackle bans on federal land and water.

The Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025 prohibits the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture from banning lead ammunition or tackle on federal land or water available for hunting or fishing. Exceptions are allowed if a specific unit's wildlife population decline is primarily due to lead use, based on field data. The Act requires federal notices to explain how any prohibitions or regulations meet these criteria.

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Where it stands

Last: Passed the House · 215–202 · Mar 19
Current: Environment And Public Works Committee
Next: Senate floor vote

Roll Call Votes

215 Yea

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202 Nay

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15 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 16

4:00 PM

House Committee on Rules Hearing

Jul 15, 2025

10:15 AM

House Committee on Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 19

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Mar 18

House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2576-2580)