Hunters and shooters would need to use nonlead ammunition on federal wildlife lands.
This bill would require people to use only nonlead ammunition on lands and waters managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This change would affect hunters and recreational shooters, who would need to switch to certified nonlead options or face fines. Currently, lead ammunition is only banned for waterfowl hunting on these lands.
Today, lead ammunition is generally allowed on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands, except for waterfowl hunting. If this bill passes, within one year, all firearms used on these federal lands and waters would need to use only certified nonlead ammunition. Violators could face civil penalties: up to $500 for a first offense, and between $1,000 and $5,000 for repeat offenses.
HR 6268 · 119th Congress · November 21, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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