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LEAD Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7547| House 
| Updated: 8/5/2020
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Lead Endangers Animals Daily Act of 2020 or the LEAD Act of 2020 This bill 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.
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Timeline
Jul 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Aug 5, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Aug 5, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
  • July 9, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 9, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • August 5, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • August 5, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityDepartment of the InteriorFirearms and explosivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHunting and fishingMetals

LEAD Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7547| House 
| Updated: 8/5/2020
Lead Endangers Animals Daily Act of 2020 or the LEAD Act of 2020 This bill 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.
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Timeline
Jul 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Aug 5, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Aug 5, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
  • July 9, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 9, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • August 5, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • August 5, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityDepartment of the InteriorFirearms and explosivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHunting and fishingMetals