Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
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Topic: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] (R) - VA
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.
Legislative Subjects
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances; Hunting and fishing; Land use and conservation; Metals; Public Lands and Natural Resources; Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Latest Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 335.
2025-11-25
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