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HR556Referred to Committee

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-01-16
Introduced
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Cosponsors
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Robert J. Wittman
Robert J. Wittman
Republican · VA · Representative

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

2026-03-19

Bill Summary

This bill, known as the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, addresses Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act. It has been referred to committee for review and possible markup.

Floor Debate (20)

Members who referenced this bill on the House or Senate floor

Bruce WestermanRAR-42026-03-18

PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2576-H2580] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1420 PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, pu...

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Bruce WestermanRAR-42026-03-18

PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2576-H2580] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1420 PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, pu...

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Jared HuffmanDCA-22026-03-18

PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2576-H2580] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1420 PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, pu...

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Robert J. WittmanRVA-12026-03-18

PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2576-H2580] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1420 PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, pu...

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J. Luis CorreaDCA-462026-03-18

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E230] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. J. LUIS CORREA of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, ...

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Jared HuffmanDCA-22026-03-18

PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2581-H2582] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to claus...

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Debbie DingellDMI-62026-03-18

PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2576-H2580] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1420 PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, pu...

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Debbie DingellDMI-62026-03-18

PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2576-H2580] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1420 PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, pu...

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J. Luis CorreaDCA-462026-03-18

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E230] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. J. LUIS CORREA of california in the house of representatives Wednesday, ...

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Jared HuffmanDCA-22026-03-18

PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2576-H2580] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1420 PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, pu...

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Jared HuffmanDCA-22026-03-18

PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2581-H2582] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to claus...

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Robert J. WittmanRVA-12026-03-18

PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2576-H2580] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1420 PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, pu...

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James P. McGovernDMA-22026-03-17

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 556, PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1958, DEPORTING FRAUDSTERS ACT OF 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2546-H2547] From the Congressional Record On...

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Virginia FoxxRNC-52026-03-17

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 556, PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1958, DEPORTING FRAUDSTERS ACT OF 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2538-H2544] From the Congressional Record On...

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Addison P. McDowellRNC-62026-03-17

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 556, PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1958, DEPORTING FRAUDSTERS ACT OF 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2538-H2544] From the Congressional Record On...

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Rosa L. DeLauroDCT-32026-03-17

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 556, PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1958, DEPORTING FRAUDSTERS ACT OF 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2538-H2544] From the Congressional Record On...

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Virginia FoxxRNC-52026-03-17

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 556, PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1958, DEPORTING FRAUDSTERS ACT OF 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2538-H2544] From the Congressional Record On...

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Addison P. McDowellRNC-62026-03-17

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 556, PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1958, DEPORTING FRAUDSTERS ACT OF 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2538-H2544] From the Congressional Record On...

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Rosa L. DeLauroDCT-32026-03-17

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 556, PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1958, DEPORTING FRAUDSTERS ACT OF 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2538-H2544] From the Congressional Record On...

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James P. McGovernDMA-22026-03-17

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 556, PROTECTING ACCESS FOR HUNTERS AND ANGLERS ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1958, DEPORTING FRAUDSTERS ACT OF 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2538-H2544] From the Congressional Record On...

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Affected Industries

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