H.R. 556 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025
H.R. 556 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025, has passed the house — introduced on Jan 16, 2025, sponsored by Robert J. Wittman with 83 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 16, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 83
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Groups that lobbied
- 7
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
Sponsor
Robert J. Wittman (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 83 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 16, 2025
- Passed the HouseMar 18, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Mar 19, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Mar 18, 2026 · Passed215–202 - On Motion to Recommit
House · Mar 18, 2026 · Failed206–209
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers ActHouse · Mar 18, 2026
- Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers ActHouse · Mar 18, 2026
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Other Public Lands and Natural Resources bills in the 119th Congress
- S.J.Res. 11: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 60: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.R. 618: Apex Area Technical Corrections Act
- H.R. 2215: Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
- S. 1596: Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act
- H.R. 2316: Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025
- H.J.Res. 133: Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for…
- H.J.Res. 104: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 105: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 106: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
Who lobbied on it
7 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Environment and Public Works Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Agriculture Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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