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Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA)
Latest Action (2026-03-19): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025This 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.
Subjects: Hazardous wastes and toxic substances, Hunting and fishing, Land use and conservation, Metals, Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
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HR556 is the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA). Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025This 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.
HR556 was sponsored by Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.
As of 2026-03-19, HR556 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works..
HR556 has had 2 roll-call votes on record. The most recent: 2026-03-18 — Yea-and-Nay (Failed).
HR556 is categorized under "Public Lands and Natural Resources." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-public-lands-and-natural-resources/.
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