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LEAD Act of 2021

Introduced: January 21, 2021 Introduced by: Lieu, Ted Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Jan 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 21, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Lead Endangers Animals Daily Act of 2021 or the LEAD Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to issue final regulations prohibiting the discharge of any firearm using ammunition other than nonlead ammunition on all lands and waters under the jurisdiction and control of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Interior shall establish and annually update a list of nonlead ammunition.

The prohibition shall not apply to (1) a government official or agent who is carrying out a statutory duty unrelated to the management of wildlife; (2) a state, local, tribal, or federal law enforcement officer, or the agent of such an officer, who is carrying out a statutory duty; or (3) an active member of the U.S. military who is carrying out official duties.

A person that knowingly violates the prohibition may be assessed a civil penalty by Interior of (1) no more than $500 for the first violation, and (2) no less than $1,000 or more than $5,000 for a second or subsequent violation.

What's happening now February 18, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2