H.R. 615 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023
H.R. 615 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 27, 2023, sponsored by Robert J. Wittman with 50 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 27, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 50
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert J. Wittman (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 50 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 27, 2023
- Passed the HouseApr 30, 2024
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (May 1, 2024)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Apr 30, 2024 · Passed214–201 - On Motion to Recommit
House · Apr 30, 2024 · Failed204–211
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers ActHouse · Apr 30, 2024
- Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers ActHouse · Apr 30, 2024
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Committees
- Environment and Public Works Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Agriculture Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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