People could keep using lead ammo and lead tackle on most federal hunting and fishing areas. Federal agencies could only limit it in one specific place if local evidence shows lead is the main cause of wildlife decline there. Any such rule would also need to match state rules or win state approval.
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Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Latest action on H.R. 556: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects hunters and anglers who use federal lands and waters, especially people who rely on common lead-based gear. It also directly affects the federal agencies that manage those places, because it narrows when they can regulate lead. State fish and wildlife agencies would gain a stronger role because some federal lead limits could not move forward without state alignment or state approval.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it would make it much harder for federal agencies to adopt broad lead limits across public hunting and fishing areas. For hunters and anglers, that could keep gear costs lower and avoid quick rule changes. For wildlife protection, it could mean agencies have to spend more time gathering place-by-place proof before acting. It also gives states more control over whether federal lead limits move forward in a specific area.
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Officially: Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
People could keep using lead ammo and lead tackle on most federal hunting and fishing areas. Federal agencies could only limit it in one specific place if local evidence shows lead is the main cause of wildlife decline there. Any such rule would also need to match state rules or win state approval.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Environment and Public Works
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (3/19/2026)
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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