HR 615
118th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Hunting and fishing
Land use and conservation
Metals
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2023
Introduced: January 27, 2023
Introduced by:
Wittman, Robert J.
Republican
· Virginia
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26 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
May 1, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 30, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 30, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 201 (Roll no. 167). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2735)
Apr 30, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 201 (Roll no. 167). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2735)
Apr 30, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 211 (Roll no. 166).
Apr 30, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2750-2751)
Apr 30, 2024
POSTPONED 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.
Apr 30, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Apr 30, 2024
Mrs. Dingell moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H2740)
Apr 30, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 30, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 615.
Apr 30, 2024
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.
Apr 30, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1173. (consideration: CR H2735-2740)
Apr 29, 2024
Rules 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.
Apr 29, 2024
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Natural Resources, H. Rept. 118-203, Part II.
Sep 20, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164.
Sep 20, 2023
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Sep 20, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-203, Part I.
Jun 21, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 15.
Jun 21, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 21, 2023
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Discharged.
May 10, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Feb 13, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
Jan 27, 2023
Referred 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.
Jan 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | House · vote #167 | On Passage | Passed | 214–201 | See who voted → |
| Apr 30, 2024 | House · vote #166 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 204–211 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.