H.R. 556 119th Congress
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Sponsor: Robert J. Wittman
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Latest action, Mar 19, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
How the House voted: On Passage
Mar 18, 2026 · Passed · 215–202 (it needed 1/2)
- Yea (215)
- Nay (202)
- Didn't vote (15)
- Letters: party (D, R, I)
By party
- Democrat
- Republican
- Independent
Every roll call on it (2)
Each dot is a roll call, in order: how much of the House voted yea. The ringed one decided it.
- Carried
- Failed
See the data
| Date | Question | Result | Yea–nay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | On Passage | Passed | 215–202 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 206–209 |
83 cosponsors
Sponsored by Robert J. Wittman (Republican). Cosponsors by party, House members included:
- Democrats
- Republicans
- Independents
Cosponsors
0 D · 83 R
- Democrat
- Republican
- Independent
Referred to: Senate: Environment and Public Works Committee; House: Agriculture Committee; House: Natural Resources Committee
Who lobbied on it
Clients whose quarterly lobbying reports named it, each quarter.
The clients with the most reports naming it. A report's amount covers all of that client's lobbying in the quarter, not just this bill.
7 reports
7 reports
7 reports
BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS
2 reports
HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND
HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND AND AFFILIATES (FORMERLY KNOWN AS HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND)
2 reports
1 report
1 report
All 9 clients
| Client | Lobbying firm | Reports | Reports totaling | From | To | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE | 7 | $810K | Q1 2025 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GUN RIGHTS | 7 | $1.7M | Q1 2025 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA | 7 | $3.5M | Q1 2025 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION | 7 | $13.8M | Q1 2025 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE FKA SOCIETY FOR ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEGISLATION | 2 | $80K | Q1 2026 | Q2 2026 | yes | |
| BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS | 2 | $20K | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | yes | |
| HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND | HUMANE WORLD ACTION FUND AND AFFILIATES (FORMERLY KNOWN AS HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND) | 2 | $530K | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes |
| EARTHJUSTICE ACTION | 1 | $112K | Q1 2026 | Q1 2026 | yes | |
| LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS | 1 | $200K | Q1 2026 | Q1 2026 | yes |