H.R. 556: Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-16 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-19 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-16):
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.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John J. McGuire III | R VA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Randy K. Weber, Sr. | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Austin Scott | R GA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Monica De La Cruz | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Ann Wagner | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Aaron Bean | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Claudia Tenney | R NY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Ken Calvert | R CA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Ryan K. Zinke | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Pete Stauber | R MN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Chuck Edwards | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Ralph Norman | R SC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Tom McClintock | R CA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Michael Guest | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Glenn Thompson | R PA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| John R. Moolenaar | R MI (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Mike Rogers | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Daniel Webster | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Brad Finstad | R MN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
| Gregory F. Murphy | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-16 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 556?
H.R. 556 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 556 are available on congress.gov.
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