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HR615: Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023
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HR615
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023

2
Roll Calls
178
Yea (latest vote)
178
Nay (latest vote)
House
2024-04-30 – 2024-04-30

About HR615

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023

Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA)

Latest Action (2024-05-01): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Summary

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023 This bill bars the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture from prohibiting or regulating the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal land or water that is under the jurisdiction of such departments and made available for hunting or fishing. The bill makes exceptions for specified existing regulations and where the applicable department 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

Who Voted How on HR615

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Vote Breakdown — HR615

How members voted on HR615. 930 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Not Voting Passed
Pete Aguilar (D-California) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Not Voting Passed
Mark Alford (R-Missouri) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Gabe Amo (D-Rhode Island) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Julia Brownley (D-California) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Ami Bera (D-California) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Brian Babin (R-Texas) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Mike Bost (R-Illinois) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Banks (R-Indiana) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
James R. Baird (R-Indiana) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Aaron Bean (R-Florida) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Nikki Budzinski (D-Illinois) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Becca Balint (D-Vermont) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Ken Calvert (R-California) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Kat Cammack (R-Florida) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
John R. Carter (R-Texas) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Not Voting Passed
Ed Case (D-Hawaii) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Jim Costa (D-California) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Kathy Castor (D-Florida) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Yvette D. Clarke (D-New York) 2024-04-30 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed

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Frequently Asked

What is HR615?

HR615 is the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023, 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 2023 This bill bars the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture from prohibiting or regulating the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal land or water that is under the jurisdiction of such departments and made available for hunting or fishing. The bill makes exceptions for specified existing regulations and where the applicable department 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.

Who sponsored HR615?

HR615 was sponsored by Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R-VA). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of HR615?

As of 2024-05-01, HR615 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works..

How did Congress vote on HR615?

HR615 has had 2 roll-call votes on record. The most recent: 2024-04-30 — Yea-and-Nay (Failed).

What policy area does HR615 cover?

HR615 is categorized under "Public Lands and Natural Resources." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-public-lands-and-natural-resources/.

Where can I see all member positions on HR615?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.