Protect the rights of hunters and anglers to access federal public lands for recreational activities.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act?
The House passed H.R. 556 on March 18, 2026, and the bill now sits with the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. The Senate must act to move the bill forward, but the 60 vote threshold for advancement remains a significant hurdle. History shows that many bills passed by the House never receive a vote in the Senate.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act (H.R. 556 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
215–202
No action since March 2026
Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 615 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 615 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1185 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1185 (118th) →Passed · Mar 18, 2026
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act passed the House 215–202.
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Who’s behind it
Robert Wittman (R-VA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.