H.R. 556Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

2 recorded actionsWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Robert J. Wittman [R-VA-01]
Cosponsors: 83 · 83 Republicans
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Committees: Natural Resources Committee, Agriculture Committee · and 1 more
Latest action: Mar 19, 2026 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

IntroducedJan 16, 2025
Passed the HouseMar 18, 2026
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 556 as introduced in House on Jan 16, 2025. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

Roll calls on H.R. 5562 roll calls on this measure

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Mar 18, 2026Each bar: ✓ Yea from the bottom, ✕ Nay aboveMar 18, 2026

How every member votedHouse roll call 93

House Mar 18, 2026 · the primary vote

On Passage

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

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215 Yea 202 Nay 15 not voting

Party-line vote 8 of 417 voting members broke with their own party: 7 Democrats, 1 Republican.

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All members432 members

Democratic214 members

Independent1 member

Republican217 members

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Cosponsors83 · 83 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 556 and vote against it. 41 signed when it was filed.

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Who lobbied on H.R. 5569 organizations

Organizations that named H.R. 556 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATIONIts PAC: National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. PAC

Firearms/Guns/Ammunition10 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Civil Rights/Civil Liberties · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice · Firearms/Guns/Ammunition · Natural Resources +3 more9 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE

Natural Resources · Budget/Appropriations · Animals · Homeland Security +6 more7 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GUN RIGHTSIts PAC: National Association for GUN Rights Inc PAC

Firearms/Guns/Ammunition7 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE FKA SOCIETY FOR ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEGISLATION

Animals2 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026Filing

BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS

Budget/Appropriations · Natural Resources · Agriculture · Energy/Nuclear2 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2025Filing

EARTHJUSTICE ACTION

Agriculture · Energy/Nuclear · Government Issues · Natural Resources +5 more2 filings · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026Filing

HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUNDfiled by HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND AND AFFILIATES (FORMERLY KNOWN AS HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND)Its PAC: Humane World Action Fund PAC

Animals · Budget/Appropriations2 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERSIts PAC: League of Conservation Voters Action Fund

Energy/Nuclear · Environment/Superfund · Clean Air and Water (quality) · Natural Resources +6 more1 filing · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2026Filing

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