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Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023
5/24/2024, 1:42 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 615
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023
This bill bars the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture from prohibiting or regulating the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal land or water that is under the jurisdiction of such departments and made available for hunting or fishing. The bill makes exceptions for specified existing regulations and where the applicable department 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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 615
Bill HR 615 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 27, 2023. Bill HR 615 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 27, 2023. Bill HR 615's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of May 1, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 615
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
50Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
50Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 615
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Hunting and fishing
- Land use and conservation
- Metals
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 615
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023
To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes.
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 615
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