Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023
- Introduced Jan 27
- Committee Jan 27
- Passed House Apr 30
- Passed Senate Next
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
Passed House, Apr 30, 2024Next: Senate vote
910d ago May 1, 2024: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Final votes
House 214-201
2 roll calls on this bill
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Votes
House roll 167
On Passage
R 207-3 D 7-198
214-201
Passed
Procedural votes1
House roll 166
On Motion to Recommit
R 0-210 D 204-1
204-211
Failed
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Summary
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023
Full summary1 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, Sep 20, 2023
Summary versions
- Reported to House, Part ISep 20, 2023
- Introduced in HouseJan 27, 2023
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.May 1, 2024
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Apr 30, 2024
- HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 201 (Roll no. 167). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2735)Apr 30, 2024
- HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 211 (Roll no. 166).Apr 30, 2024
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2750-2751)Apr 30, 2024
- HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 615, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Dingell demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.Apr 30, 2024
- HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.Apr 30, 2024
- HouseMrs. Dingell moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H2740)Apr 30, 2024
- HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.Apr 30, 2024
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 615.Apr 30, 2024
- HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, H.R. 6285 and H.R. 6090. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, and H.R. 6090 under a closed rule, and H.R. 6285 under a structured rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.Apr 30, 2024
- HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1173. (consideration: CR H2735-2740)Apr 30, 2024
All actions25
- HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1173 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, H.R. 6285 and H.R. 6090. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, and H.R. 6090 under a closed rule, and H.R. 6285 under a structured rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.Apr 29, 2024
- HouseSupplemental report filed by the Committee on Natural Resources, H. Rept. 118-203, Part II.Apr 29, 2024
- HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-203, Part I.Sep 20, 2023
- HouseCommittee on Agriculture discharged.Sep 20, 2023
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164.Sep 20, 2023
- HouseSubcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged.Jun 21, 2023
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.Jun 21, 2023
- HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.Jun 21, 2023
- HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held.May 10, 2023
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.Feb 21, 2023
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.Feb 13, 2023
- HouseIntroduced in HouseJan 27, 2023
- HouseReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Jan 27, 2023
Bill record
Text versions4
- Referred in SenateMay 1, 2024PDF: Referred in Senate
- Engrossed in HouseApr 30, 2024PDF: Engrossed in House
- Reported in HouseSep 20, 2023PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseJan 27, 2023PDF: Introduced in House
Committees3
- Senate Environment and Public Works CommitteeReferred To May 1, 2024
- House Natural Resources CommitteeReported By Apr 29, 2024Reported By, Sep 20, 2023Markup By, Jun 21, 2023Discharged from, Jun 21, 2023Referred To, Jan 27, 2023
- Subcommittee: Water, Wildlife and Fisheries SubcommitteeDischarged from
- House Agriculture CommitteeDischarged From Sep 20, 2023Referred To, Jan 27, 2023
- Subcommittee: Forestry and Horticulture SubcommitteeReferred to
Sponsor and cosponsors50 cosponsors
- Rep. Robert Wittman (R-VA-1)Sponsor, Jan 27, 2023
- Andy Biggs (R-AZ-5)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Ann Wagner (R-MO-2)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Austin Scott (R-GA-8)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Brad Finstad (R-MN-1)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-2)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Dan Newhouse (R-WA-4)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Daniel Webster (R-FL-11)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Earl Carter (R-GA-1)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Glenn Grothman (R-WI-6)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA-14)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Jack Bergman (R-MI-1)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- John Moolenaar (R-MI-2)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-1)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Matthew Rosendale (R-MT-2)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Michael Guest (R-MS-3)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Mike Bost (R-IL-12)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Paul Gosar (R-AZ-9)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Pete Stauber (R-MN-8)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Ralph Norman (R-SC-5)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Richard Hudson (R-NC-9)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Russ Fulcher (R-ID-1)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Tim Walberg (R-MI-5)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Tom McClintock (R-CA-5)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Troy Balderson (R-OH-12)OriginalJoined Jan 27, 2023
- Gregory Murphy (R-NC-3)Joined Jan 30, 2023
- Ronny Jackson (R-TX-13)Joined Jan 30, 2023
- Barry Moore (R-AL-2)Joined Jan 31, 2023
- Burgess Owens (R-UT-4)Joined Jan 31, 2023
- Harriet Hageman (R-WY)Joined Jan 31, 2023
- Monica De La Cruz (R-TX-15)Joined Feb 2, 2023
- John Rutherford (R-FL-5)Joined Feb 6, 2023
- Byron Donalds (R-FL-19)Joined Feb 28, 2023
- Glenn Thompson (R-PA-15)Joined Feb 28, 2023
- Lauren Boebert (R-CO-3)Joined Feb 28, 2023
- Mark Amodei (R-NV-2)Joined Apr 19, 2023
- Bob Good (R-VA-5)Joined Apr 28, 2023
- John Carter (R-TX-31)Joined Apr 28, 2023
- Jerry Carl (R-AL-1)Joined May 9, 2023
- Ryan Zinke (R-MT-1)Joined May 9, 2023
- Thomas Tiffany (R-WI-7)Joined May 15, 2023
- August Pfluger (R-TX-11)Joined May 22, 2023
- Andy Harris (R-MD-1)Joined Jun 7, 2023
- Mike Rogers (R-AL-3)Joined Jun 12, 2023
- Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23)Joined Jun 15, 2023
- Doug Lamborn (R-CO-5)Joined Jun 20, 2023
- Victoria Spartz (R-IN-5)Joined Jun 20, 2023
- Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA-2)Joined Jun 21, 2023
- Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI-5)Joined Sep 18, 2023
Amendments1
- H.Amdt. 897Apr 30, 2024Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1173, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill is considered as adopted.On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
Cost estimates and reports3
- CBO: H.R. 615, Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023Aug 11, 2023As ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on June 21, 2023
- H. Rept. 118-203Committee report
- H. Rept. 118-203,Part 2Committee report
Titles2
Short titles
- Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Official titles
- 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.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects6
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Hazardous wastes and toxic substancesHunting and fishingLand use and conservationMetalsWildlife conservation and habitat protection
Related bills3
- H.R. 9088 117th, Reintroduction of Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022
- H.Res. 1173 118th, Related bill, Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 615) 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2925) to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to provide for security of tenure for use of mining claims for ancillary activities, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3195) to rescind Public Land Order 7917, to reinstate mineral leases and permits in the Superior National Forest, to ensure timely review of Mine Plans of Operations, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 764) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3397) to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw a rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to conservation and landscape health; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6285) to ratify and approve all authorizations, permits, verifications, extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements, and any other approvals or orders issued pursuant to Federal law necessary for the establishment and administration of the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6090) to provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes.
- S. 1185 118th, Identical bill Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023
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