Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

Passed first chamber: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 556 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage: Passed first chamber
Started in: House
Sponsors: 84
Latest action: Mar 19, 2026

What it does

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.

Official summary · Introduced in House · Jan 16, 2025

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Where it stands

Introduced (Done)
Jan 16, 2025
Committee (Done)
Floor (Current step)
Passed first chamber · Mar 19, 2026
Law (Not started)

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Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
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