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HR556-119

Introduced

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

119th Congress Introduced Jan 16, 2025

Sponsors

Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

R-VA | Primary Sponsor

83 cosponsors

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Nov 25, 2025

Additional sponsors: Mr. Gosar, Mr. Owens, Mr. Self, Mr. Carter …

Nov 25, 2025

Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with an amendment

Nov 25, 2025

Committee on Agriculture discharged; committed to the Committee of the …

Jan 16, 2025

Mr. Wittman (for himself, Mr. McGuire, Mr. Weber of Texas, …

Summary

What This Bill Does

Prohibits Interior and Agriculture from banning lead ammunition or fishing tackle on federal lands open to hunting and fishing, with narrow exceptions for documented wildlife declines caused by lead.

Who Benefits and How

Hunters and anglers can continue using lead ammunition and tackle on federal lands. Ammunition and tackle manufacturers maintain market for lead products. Second Amendment advocates achieve policy goal.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Wildlife may face continued lead exposure risks. Environmental groups lose ability to advocate for lead restrictions. FWS and BLM lose management flexibility.

Key Provisions

  • Prohibits federal lead ammunition/tackle bans on hunting/fishing lands
  • Allows exceptions only with field data showing lead-caused wildlife decline
  • Requires consistency with state fish and wildlife policies
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 10, 2026 18:39

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

Prohibits federal agencies from banning lead ammunition and tackle on federal lands open to hunting and fishing

Policy Domains

Hunting Fishing Public Lands Wildlife

Legislative Strategy

"Prevent federal lead restrictions on hunters and anglers"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Hunting Public Lands
Actor Mappings
"sec_ag"
→ Secretary of Agriculture/Forest Service
"sec_int"
→ Secretary of Interior/FWS/BLM

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