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US HB556

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Wittman

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior (through U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Bureau of Land Management) and Secretary of Agriculture (through Forest Service) from banning lead ammunition or fishing tackle on federal lands and waters open to hunting or fishing

  • Prohibits these agencies from issuing regulations on lead content levels in ammunition or tackle used on applicable federal lands and waters

  • Preserves existing migratory bird hunting regulations under 50 CFR sections 20.21 and 20.108, which restrict lead shot for waterfowl hunting

  • Allows exceptions for specific federal land units where the Secretary can demonstrate wildlife population decline is primarily caused by lead ammunition or tackle based on field data from that specific location

  • Any site-specific lead restriction must be consistent with state law, state fish and wildlife department policy, or approved by the state fish and wildlife department, and requires Federal Register notice explaining justification

Legislative Description

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

Public lands and natural resources

Last Action

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.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture2/20/2025
Natural Resources1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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