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H.R. 556 (119th)

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

Original

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Introduced

16 January 2025

Last action

19 March 2026 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. McGuire, John [R-VA-5], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8], Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15], Ann Wagner, Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1], Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8], Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11], Ralph Norman, Tom McClintock, Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Glenn Thompson, John Moolenaar, Mike Rogers, Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11], Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1], Gregory Murphy, Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Barry Moore, Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2], Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9], Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large], Lauren Boebert, Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7], Roger Williams, Jack Bergman, Troy Balderson, Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8], Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7], Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5], Julia Letlow, Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], Paul Gosar, Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4], Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3], John Carter, Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3], Pat Fallon, Jeff Hurd, Nicholas Langworthy, Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Tim Moore, Steve Womack, Addison McDowell, Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4], John Rutherford, Russell Fry, Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large], Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8], Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6], Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19], Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1], Ashley Hinson, Pete Sessions, Pat Harrigan, Elise Stefanik, Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8], Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2], Abraham Hamadeh, Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Beth Van Duyne, August Pfluger, Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17], Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8], Scott DesJarlais, Gabe Evans, Ronny Jackson, Max Miller, Chip Roy, Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

Subjects

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Source updated

11 June 2026

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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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.

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Timeline

  1. 16 January 2025

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 January 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 January 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 February 2025

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 July 2025

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17.

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 July 2025

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  7. 25 November 2025

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 335.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 25 November 2025

    Discharge

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  9. 25 November 2025

    Committee

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Source: Committee

  10. 25 November 2025

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-385, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  11. 25 November 2025

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-385, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  12. 16 March 2026

    Reported

    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.

    Source: Floor

  13. 18 March 2026

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  14. 18 March 2026

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  15. 18 March 2026

    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)

    Source: Floor

  16. 18 March 2026

    Vote

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

    Source: Floor

  17. 18 March 2026

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  18. 18 March 2026

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  19. 18 March 2026

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  20. 18 March 2026

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  21. 18 March 2026

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

  22. 19 March 2026

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

18 March 2026 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 215 · No 202 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 15

18 March 2026 · failed · On Motion to Recommit · Failed · Official source

Yes 206 · No 209 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 17

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