HR-615 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-05-01IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Senate
2024-04-30FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-04-30VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 201 (Roll no. 167). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2735)House floor actions
2024-04-30VoteOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 211 (Roll no. 166).House floor actions
2024-04-30FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2750-2751)House floor actions
2024-04-30FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2024-04-30FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
2024-04-30FloorMrs. Dingell moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H2740)House floor actions
2024-04-30FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2024-04-30FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 615.House floor actions
2024-04-30FloorRule 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.House floor actions
2024-04-30FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1173. (consideration: CR H2735-2740)House floor actions
2024-04-29FloorRules 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.House floor actions
2024-04-29CommitteeSupplemental report filed by the Committee on Natural Resources, H. Rept. 118-203, Part II.House floor actions
2023-09-20CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164.House floor actions
2023-09-20DischargeCommittee on Agriculture discharged.House floor actions
2023-09-20CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-203, Part I.House floor actions
2023-06-21CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.House committee actions
2023-06-21CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2023-06-21CommitteeSubcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged.House committee actions
2023-05-10CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2023-02-21CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.House committee actions
2023-02-13CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.House committee actions
2023-01-27IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2023-01-27IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2023-01-27IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
See Subjects
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Hunting and fishing
  • Land use and conservation
  • Metals
  • Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

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