Policy blocks federal bans on lead ammo and fishing tackle on public lands, allows local exceptions
The House passed this bill in March 2026, and it is now waiting for the Senate to take action. Nothing has happened with the bill since March 2026, and it is currently stalled. It is common for bills that pass the House to never receive a vote in the Senate.
215–202
No action since March 2026
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 615 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 615 (118th) →How this policy affects specific groups of people
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 215 - 202 (Roll no. 93).
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 215 - 202 (Roll no. 93).
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 209 (Roll no. 92).
On Motion to Recommit
Coverage of S. 537, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025, introduced by Sen. Steve Daines to bar federal agencies from banning lead ammunition and tackle on most public lands and waters.
Announcement of H.R. 556 and its Senate companion to prevent Interior and Agriculture from banning traditional lead ammo and tackle on federal lands, with limited site-specific exceptions.
Committee action moves H.R. 556, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, toward a House floor vote, aiming to block broad federal lead ammo and tackle bans on public lands and waters.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
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