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HR6268119th Congress

LEAD Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]

Introduced

Summary

A ban on lead ammunition on lands and waters managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This bill would require only nonlead ammunition on those lands within one year and direct the agency to publish and annually update a list of approved nonlead ammo.

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  • Hunters and people who eat wild game: Would need to use nonlead ammunition on FWS lands within one year to reduce lead in game meat and lower human exposure risks.
  • Wildlife and scavengers: Aims to cut lead poisoning and environmental contamination that research links to wildlife deaths and ecosystem harm.
  • State and Tribal governments: The Director must consult with States and Tribes when creating and annually updating the approved nonlead ammunition list.
  • Law enforcement, military, and government officials: Three exceptions allow officers, active-duty military, and officials carrying out duties unrelated to wildlife management to use other ammunition.
  • Enforcement and penalties: Civil fines are up to $500 for a first violation and $1,000 to $5,000 for a second or subsequent violation.

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Fines for using lead ammo on FWS lands

If enacted, people who knowingly break the ban could be fined. A first violation could be up to $500. Later violations could be $1,000 to $5,000 each. The Secretary would assess these penalties.

Nonlead ammo rules on FWS lands

Within one year, Interior and FWS would issue rules banning lead ammo on FWS lands and waters. Only nonlead ammo would be allowed. Nonlead means one percent or less lead by weight. The FWS Director would publish a yearly list of approved nonlead ammo after consulting States and Tribes. Some people would be exempt when on duty: government officials, law enforcement, and active military.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 11/21/2025

  • Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 11/21/2025

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 11/21/2025

  • Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 11/21/2025

  • Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 11/21/2025

  • Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 11/21/2025

  • Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 11/21/2025

  • Rep. Rivas, Luz M. [D-CA-29]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 12/10/2025

  • Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 12/16/2025

  • Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 1/21/2026

  • Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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