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PA Bill Number: HB461

Title: In penalties, providing for civil action, damages and attorney fees.

Description: In penalties, providing for civil action, damages and attorney fees. ...

Last Action: Laid on the table

Last Action Date: Mar 26, 2024

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Proposed Federal House Legislation HB7547

this is an anti-gun bill   evalutation

Hunters already have the choice to use more expensive ammunition but this should be a personal choice not a government regulation until there is evidence of a population impact such as with waterfowl. Then when the facts are known a discussion can be had.

Legislation Overview

Title: LEAD Act of 2020 Lead Endangers Animals Daily Act of 2020

Subject: Public lands and natural resources: Administrative law and regulatory procedures: Department of the Interior: Firearms and explosives: Hazardous wastes and toxic substances: Hunting and fishing

Description: Directs the Department of the Interior to issue final regulations prohibiting the discharge of any firearm using ammunition other than non-lead ammunition on all lands and waters under the jurisdiction and control of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Interior shall establish and annually update a list of non-lead ammunition. The prohibition shall not apply to (1) a government official or agent who is carrying out a statutory duty unrelated to the management of wildlife; (2) a state, local, tribal, or federal law enforcement officer, or the agent of such an officer, who is carrying out a statutory duty; or (3) an active member of the U.S. military who is carrying out official duties. A person that knowingly violates the prohibition may be assessed a civil penalty by Interior of (1) no more than $500 for the first violation, and (2) no less than $1,000 or more than $5,000 for a second or subsequent violation.

Session: 116th Congress

Last Action: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

Last Action Date: August 5, 2020

Link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7547/all-info

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Ted Lieu (D); Zoe Lofgren (D)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Aug 5 2020 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
House Aug 5 2020 Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
House Jul 9 2020 Introduced in House
House Jul 9 2020 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Texts
Type Date Federal Link Text
Introduced Aug 1 2020 federal bill text bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Committee

Chamber: H

Committee Name: Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States

Votes

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