US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 556In Second Chamber

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

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Overview

This bill prevents the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture from banning or regulating the use of lead ammunition and tackle on federal lands and waters managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Forest Service. However, exceptions are made if wildlife populations are declining due to lead use, and if state and local wildlife agencies approve such restrictions. The bill aims to maintain access for hunters and anglers to utilize traditional ammunition and tackle.

Key provisions

Prohibits the Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Forest Service from banning lead ammunition or tackle on federal land and water.
Allows exceptions for specific units of land or water where wildlife populations are declining due to lead use.
Requires state and local wildlife agency approval for any restrictions on lead use.
Mandates a Federal Register notice explaining the rationale for any restrictions.
Excludes existing regulations related to lead use.
Specifies that the prohibition applies to land and water available for hunting or fishing.
Defines the applicable Secretaries and their respective agencies.

Who is affected

Hunters
Anglers
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Bureau of Land Management
Forest Service

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Legislative history

26 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Mar 18, 2026House

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 215 - 202 (Roll no. 93). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2576)

Mar 18, 2026

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, 2026House

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 209 (Roll no. 92).

Mar 18, 2026House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2581-2582)

Mar 18, 2026House

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

The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

Mar 18, 2026House

Mrs. Dingell moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H2580)

Mar 18, 2026House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Mar 18, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 556.

Mar 18, 2026House

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

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

Mar 19, 2026Senate

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

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Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

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