This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
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Unlikely to pass
The bill has many Republican supporters but will likely face a filibuster in the Senate and opposition from the White House because of environmental concerns.
How we got here
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from S. 1185 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
This bill stops the government from making broad rules that ban lead bullets or lead fishing weights on federal lands. It applies to land managed by the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Fish and Wildlife Service.
Hunters and fishers often use lead because it is cheaper and easier to find than other materials like copper or tungsten. Supporters of the bill say banning lead would make these outdoor activities too expensive for many regular people.
The government could only ban lead in a specific area if they prove it is the main reason wildlife numbers are dropping there. They would also need to get approval from the state's fish and wildlife department before making the change.
Environmental groups often worry that lead left behind in the woods or water can poison animals that accidentally eat it. This bill aims to balance those concerns by requiring scientific proof and state cooperation before any new restrictions are added.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
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Feb 12, 2025Senate
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.
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
