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LEAD Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-405| House 
| Updated: 2/18/2021
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (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 2021 or the LEAD Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of the Interior to issue final regulations prohibiting the discharge of any firearm using ammunition other than nonlead 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 nonlead 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7547
LEAD Act of 2020
Jan 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
May 5, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4157
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7547
    LEAD Act of 2020


  • January 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 21, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • May 5, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4157
    Introduced in Senate

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-4157: LEAD Act of 2022
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityDepartment of the InteriorFirearms and explosivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHunting and fishingMetals

LEAD Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-405| House 
| Updated: 2/18/2021
Lead Endangers Animals Daily Act of 2021 or the LEAD Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of the Interior to issue final regulations prohibiting the discharge of any firearm using ammunition other than nonlead 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 nonlead 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7547
LEAD Act of 2020
Jan 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
May 5, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4157
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7547
    LEAD Act of 2020


  • January 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 21, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.


  • May 5, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4157
    Introduced in Senate
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)

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

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-4157: LEAD Act of 2022
  • 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