HR 556 · in committee · significant

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

government reform

What this bill does

This bill prevents federal agencies from banning or restricting lead ammunition and tackle on public lands and waters.
Hunters and anglers are affected, along with federal land management agencies and wildlife conservation efforts.
The bill takes effect immediately but allows exceptions for existing rules and cases where agencies prove lead caused wildlife decline.

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How would allowing lead ammunition on federal lands affect wildlife populations that consume ammunition fragments, and what evidence would agencies need to restrict it?
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What trade-offs exist between preserving hunting and angling access and minimizing lead contamination in ecosystems managed by federal agencies?
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Why does the bill permit exceptions only when agencies prove lead caused wildlife decline rather than requiring proof that lead is safe before use?

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Sponsor · R-VA-1

Robert J. Wittman

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Introduced 2026-03-19

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Legislative timeline

2026-03-19 · senate · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
2026-03-18 · house · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-03-18 · house · Floor
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 215 - 202 (Roll no. 93). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2576)
2026-03-18 · Floor
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)
2026-03-18 · house · Floor
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 209 (Roll no. 92).
2026-03-18 · house · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2581-2582)
2026-03-18 · house · Floor
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.
2026-03-18 · house · Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
2026-03-18 · house · Floor
Mrs. Dingell moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H2580)
2026-03-18 · house · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-03-18 · house · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 556.
2026-03-18 · house · 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.
2026-03-18 · house · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2576-2580)
2026-03-16 · house · Floor
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.
2025-11-25 · house · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 335.
2025-11-25 · house · Discharge
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
2025-11-25 · Committee
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
2025-11-25 · house · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-385, Part I.
2025-11-25 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-385, Part I.
2025-07-15 · house · Committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17.
2025-07-15 · house · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-02-20 · house · Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
2025-01-16 · house · IntroReferral
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.
2025-01-16 · house · IntroReferral
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.
2025-01-16 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House

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