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US S4940

US S4940
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022


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Introduced
09/22/2022
In Committee
09/22/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammuni- tion 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.

AI Summary

This bill, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022, prohibits the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from banning the use of lead ammunition or tackle on federal lands and waters under their jurisdiction that are made available for hunting and fishing activities, with an exception allowing such bans on specific units of federal land or water if certain criteria are met, such as a decline in wildlife population primarily caused by the use of lead and the ban being consistent with state law and policy.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 09/22/2022)

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