Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
Sponsored by Robert J. Wittman RRepublican, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: Public Lands and Natural Resources.
Status is read from the official actions by their Library of Congress codes: Became Public Law (36000) or a law number on the bill reads "Became law"; Vetoed (31000) reads "Vetoed"; Presented to President (28000) reads "Sent to the President"; passed or agreed to in the House (8000) and in the Senate (17000) reads "Passed both chambers"; one of them alone reads "Passed the House" or "Passed the Senate" ("Agreed to" for a resolution); reported to the House (5000) or the Senate (14000) reads "Reported by committee"; anything else reads "Introduced".
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Cosponsors
83 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| John J. McGuire III RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Randy K. Weber, Sr. RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Austin Scott RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Monica De La Cruz RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Ann Wagner RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Aaron Bean RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Claudia Tenney RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Ken Calvert RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Ryan K. Zinke RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Pete Stauber RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Chuck Edwards RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Ralph Norman RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Tom McClintock RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Michael Guest RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Glenn Thompson RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| John R. Moolenaar RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Mike Rogers RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Daniel Webster RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Brad Finstad RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Gregory F. Murphy RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Dan Newhouse RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Tim Walberg RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Barry Moore RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Andy Biggs RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jennifer A. Kiggans RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Russ Fulcher RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Mike Bost RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Richard Hudson RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Harriet M. Hageman RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Lauren Boebert RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Ben Cline RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Earl L. "Buddy" Carter RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Thomas P. Tiffany RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Roger Williams RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jack Bergman RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Troy Balderson RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Mark B. Messmer RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Michelle Fischbach RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Scott Fitzgerald RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Julia Letlow RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Paul A. Gosar RRepublican | |
| Burgess Owens RRepublican | |
| Keith Self RRepublican | |
| John R. Carter RRepublican | |
| Glenn Grothman RRepublican | |
| Sheri Biggs RRepublican | |
| Pat Fallon RRepublican | |
| Jeff Hurd RRepublican | |
| Nicholas A. Langworthy RRepublican | |
| Brian Babin RRepublican | |
| Tim Moore RRepublican | |
| Steve Womack RRepublican | |
| Addison P. McDowell RRepublican | |
| Ron Estes RRepublican | |
| John H. Rutherford RRepublican | |
| Russell Fry RRepublican | |
| Dusty Johnson RRepublican | |
| David Kustoff RRepublican | |
| Michael A. Rulli RRepublican | |
| Byron Donalds RRepublican | |
| Tracey Mann RRepublican | |
| Ashley Hinson RRepublican | |
| Pete Sessions RRepublican | |
| Pat Harrigan RRepublican | |
| Elise M. Stefanik RRepublican | |
| Tony Wied RRepublican | |
| Troy Downing RRepublican | |
| Abraham J. Hamadeh RRepublican | |
| Jeff Crank RRepublican | |
| Robert E. Latta RRepublican | |
| Dan Crenshaw RRepublican | |
| Beth Van Duyne RRepublican | |
| August Pfluger RRepublican | |
| W. Gregory Steube RRepublican | |
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks RRepublican | |
| Mark Harris RRepublican | |
| Scott DesJarlais RRepublican | |
| Gabe Evans RRepublican | |
| Ronny Jackson RRepublican | |
| Max L. Miller RRepublican | |
| Chip Roy RRepublican | |
| Troy E. Nehls RRepublican |
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
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| Referred in Senate | Read our copyThe official file | |
| Engrossed in House | Read our copyThe official file | |
| Reported in House | Read our copyThe official file | |
| Introduced in House | Read our copyThe official file |
Actions
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- On passage Passed by recorded vote: 215 - 202 (Roll no. 93). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2576)
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 215 - 202 (Roll no. 93). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2576)
- On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 209 (Roll no. 92).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2581-2582)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 556, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Dingell demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- Mrs. Dingell moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H2580)
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 556.
- Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1115. (consideration: CR H2576-2580)
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1115 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 335.
- Committee on Agriculture discharged.
- Committee on Agriculture discharged.
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-385, Part I.
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-385, Part I.
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17.
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
- 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.
- 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.
- Introduced in House
- Introduced in House
Committees
- Environment and Public Works Committee (Senate)Referred To, March 19, 2026
- Natural Resources Committee (House)Unknown, March 18, 2026; Unknown, March 18, 2026; Reported By, November 25, 2025; Markup By, July 15, 2025; Referred To, January 16, 2025
- Agriculture Committee (House)Discharged From, November 25, 2025; Referred To, January 16, 2025
Hearings
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Who lobbied on this bill
Not checked yetNo lobbying report we hold names H.R. 556.