119th Congress
H.R. 556
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Robert J. Wittman(R-VA)
- Introduced
- Jan 16, 2025
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Committees
- House Committee on Agriculture; House Committee on Natural Resources; Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (83)
Original cosponsors (41)
- Aaron Bean (R-FL)
- Andy Biggs (R-AZ)
- Ann Wagner (R-MO)
- Austin Scott (R-GA)
- Barry Moore (R-AL)
- Ben Cline (R-VA)
- Brad Finstad (R-MN)
- Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (R-TN)
- Chuck Edwards (R-NC)
- Claudia Tenney (R-NY)
- Daniel Webster (R-FL)
- Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
- Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA)
- Glenn Thompson (R-PA)
- Gregory F. Murphy (R-NC)
- Harriet M. Hageman (R-WY)
- Jack Bergman (R-MI)
- Jennifer A. Kiggans (R-VA)
- John J. McGuire III (R-VA)
- John R. Moolenaar (R-MI)
- Julia Letlow (R-LA)
- Ken Calvert (R-CA)
- Lauren Boebert (R-CO)
- Mark B. Messmer (R-IN)
- Michael Guest (R-MS)
- Michelle Fischbach (R-MN)
- Mike Bost (R-IL)
- Mike Rogers (R-AL)
- Monica De La Cruz (R-TX)
- Pete Stauber (R-MN)
- Ralph Norman (R-SC)
- Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX)
- Richard Hudson (R-NC)
- Roger Williams (R-TX)
- Russ Fulcher (R-ID)
- Ryan K. Zinke (R-MT)
- Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI)
- Thomas P. Tiffany (R-WI)
- Tim Walberg (R-MI)
- Tom McClintock (R-CA)
- Troy Balderson (R-OH)
Added later (42)
- Burgess Owens (R-UT) · Jan 21, 2025
- Glenn Grothman (R-WI) · Jan 21, 2025
- John R. Carter (R-TX) · Jan 21, 2025
- Keith Self (R-TX) · Jan 21, 2025
- Paul A. Gosar (R-AZ) · Jan 21, 2025
- Sheri Biggs (R-SC) · Jan 21, 2025
- Addison P. McDowell (R-NC) · Jan 28, 2025
- Brian Babin (R-TX) · Jan 28, 2025
- Jeff Hurd (R-CO) · Jan 28, 2025
- John H. Rutherford (R-FL) · Jan 28, 2025
- Nicholas A. Langworthy (R-NY) · Jan 28, 2025
- Pat Fallon (R-TX) · Jan 28, 2025
- Ron Estes (R-KS) · Jan 28, 2025
- Russell Fry (R-SC) · Jan 28, 2025
- Steve Womack (R-AR) · Jan 28, 2025
- Tim Moore (R-NC) · Jan 28, 2025
- Ashley Hinson (R-IA) · Feb 7, 2025
- Byron Donalds (R-FL) · Feb 7, 2025
- David Kustoff (R-TN) · Feb 7, 2025
- Dusty Johnson (R-SD) · Feb 7, 2025
- Michael A. Rulli (R-OH) · Feb 7, 2025
- Tracey Mann (R-KS) · Feb 7, 2025
- Pete Sessions (R-TX) · Mar 21, 2025
- Pat Harrigan (R-NC) · Apr 10, 2025
- Elise M. Stefanik (R-NY) · Apr 17, 2025
- Tony Wied (R-WI) · May 6, 2025
- Abraham J. Hamadeh (R-AZ) · May 15, 2025
- Troy Downing (R-MT) · May 15, 2025
- Jeff Crank (R-CO) · May 19, 2025
- Robert E. Latta (R-OH) · May 19, 2025
- Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) · Jun 3, 2025
- Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) · Jun 5, 2025
- August Pfluger (R-TX) · Jun 9, 2025
- W. Gregory Steube (R-FL) · Jun 27, 2025
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) · Aug 1, 2025
- Gabe Evans (R-CO) · Aug 29, 2025
- Mark Harris (R-NC) · Aug 29, 2025
- Scott DesJarlais (R-TN) · Aug 29, 2025
- Max L. Miller (R-OH) · Sep 8, 2025
- Ronny Jackson (R-TX) · Sep 8, 2025
- Chip Roy (R-TX) · Sep 30, 2025
- Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) · Oct 6, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 House #93 | On Passage: Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
| Mar 18, 2026 House #92 | On Motion to Recommit: Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act | Failed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. - Mar 18, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Mar 18, 2026 · 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, 2026 · House
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 209 (Roll no. 92). - Mar 18, 2026 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2581-2582) - Mar 18, 2026 · House
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, 2026 · House
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. - Mar 18, 2026 · House
Mrs. Dingell moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H2580) - Mar 18, 2026 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. - Mar 18, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 556. - Mar 18, 2026 · 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. - Mar 18, 2026 · House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2576-2580) - Mar 16, 2026 · House
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. - Nov 25, 2025 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 335. - Nov 25, 2025 · House
Committee on Agriculture discharged. - Nov 25, 2025 · House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-385, Part I. - Jul 15, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17. - Jul 15, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Feb 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture. - Jan 16, 2025 · House
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. - Jan 16, 2025
Introduced in House