Vote: On Passage
U.S. HouseMar 18, 2026Result: Passed
(215) (202) (0) (15)
House bill · H.R. 556 (119th Congress)
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
U.S. House of Representatives
Latest action Mar 19, 2026
Sponsor: Robert J. Wittman (U.S. Representative, VA-1, Republican)
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Summary
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.
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Agriculture · U.S. House of Representatives
Also referred to House Committee on Natural Resources · U.S. House of Representatives.
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Cosponsors
83
Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.
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- Aaron Bean
- Abraham J. Hamadeh
- Addison P. McDowell
- Andy Biggs
- Ann Wagner
- Ashley Hinson
- August Pfluger
- Austin Scott
- Barry Moore
- Ben Cline
- Beth Van Duyne
- Brad Finstad
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- Brian Babin
- Burgess Owens
- Byron Donalds
- Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
- Chip Roy
- Chuck Edwards
- Claudia Tenney
- Dan Crenshaw
- Dan Newhouse
- Daniel Webster
- David Kustoff
- Dusty Johnson
- Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
- Elise M. Stefanik
- Gabe Evans
- Glenn Grothman
- Glenn Thompson
- Gregory F. Murphy
- Harriet M. Hageman
- Jack Bergman
- Jeff Crank
- Jeff Hurd
- Jennifer A. Kiggans
- John H. Rutherford
- John J. McGuire III
- John R. Carter
- John R. Moolenaar
- Julia Letlow
- Keith Self
- Ken Calvert
- Lauren Boebert
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- Mark B. Messmer
- Mark Harris
- Max L. Miller
- Michael A. Rulli
- Michael Guest
- Michelle Fischbach
- Mike Bost
- Mike Rogers
- Monica De La Cruz
- Nicholas A. Langworthy
- Pat Fallon
- Pat Harrigan
- Paul A. Gosar
- Pete Sessions
- Pete Stauber
- Ralph Norman
- Randy K. Weber, Sr.
- Richard Hudson
- Robert E. Latta
- Roger Williams
- Ron Estes
- Ronny Jackson
- Russ Fulcher
- Russell Fry
- Ryan K. Zinke
- Scott DesJarlais
- Scott Fitzgerald
- Sheri Biggs
- Steve Womack
- Thomas P. Tiffany
- Tim Moore
- Tim Walberg
- Tom McClintock
- Tony Wied
- Tracey Mann
- Troy Balderson
- Troy Downing
- Troy E. Nehls
- W. Gregory Steube
Recorded votes
Vote: On Motion to Recommit
U.S. HouseMar 18, 2026Result: Failed
(206) (209) (0) (17)
Related bills
- S. 537Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025Identical bill
- H.Res. 1115Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.Related bill, procedurally related
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Full history
- Mar 19, 2026
In committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
U.S. House
- Mar 19, 2026
Sent to the executive
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
U.S. Senate
- Mar 18, 2026
Debate - the House Proceeded With One Hour of Debate on H.R. 556.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 556.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Mar 18, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 18, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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- Mar 18, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 18, 2026
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 209 (roll no. 92).
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 209 (Roll no. 92).
- Mar 18, 2026
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 209 (roll no. 92).
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 209 (Roll no. 92).
- Mar 18, 2026
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 209 (roll no. 92).
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 209 (Roll no. 92).
- Mar 18, 2026
Passed a chamber
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)
U.S. House of Representatives
- Mar 16, 2026
Reported out of committee
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.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Nov 25, 2025
In committee
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
- Nov 25, 2025
In committee
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
- Nov 25, 2025
In committee
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
- Nov 25, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 335.
- Nov 25, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 335.
- Nov 25, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 335.
- Nov 25, 2025
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-385, Part I.
- Nov 25, 2025
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-385, Part I.
- Nov 25, 2025
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-385, Part I.
- Jul 15, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jul 15, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jul 15, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jul 15, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17.
- Jul 15, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17.
- Jul 15, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17.
- Feb 20, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- Feb 20, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- Feb 20, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- Jan 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jan 16, 2025
Referred to committee
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
Referred to committee
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
Referred to committee
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.
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