HR 5281 118th Congress House Public Lands and Natural Resources

LEAD Act of 2023

Introduced: August 25, 2023 Introduced by: Lieu, Ted Democratic · California See on congress.gov

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Aug 25, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Aug 25, 2023

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Lead Endangers Animals Daily Act of 2023 or the LEAD Act of 2023

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 must establish and annually update a list of nonlead ammunition.

The prohibition does 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 August 25, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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