S. 537: Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-12 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-28 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-12):
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 |
|---|---|
| Jerry Moran | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| Dan Sullivan | R AK (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| Bill Cassidy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| Thom Tillis | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| Mike Crapo | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| James E. Risch | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| John Barrasso | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| Tommy Tuberville | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| Mike Lee | R UT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| John Boozman | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| Roger Marshall | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| Roger F. Wicker | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| Deb Fischer | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| Tim Sheehy | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| Mike Rounds | R SD (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 537 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 537?
S. 537 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 537 are available on congress.gov.
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