Take Action! Tell Senator Lummis to Oppose H.R. 556

Action AlertWildlife
Written By Suzanne Luhr

X-ray of a prairie dog shot in Thunder Basin National Grasslands in 2017.  The white specs indicate lead fragments.

While many groups are pressing policymakers to more quickly phase out lead ammunition and fishing tackle and transition to non-toxic alternatives, some Republican lawmakers in Congress are pushing to pass H.R. 556, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, which would block any federal agency from restricting the use of lead ammunition.

130 different species of animals are negatively affected by the use of lead ammunition, especially golden and bald eagles, any bird that eats carrion, and other mammals that feed on gut piles. Read more about the insidious nature of lead poisoning.

On March 18, 2026, H.R. 556 passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a 215-202 vote; it then moved to the Senate, was read twice, and then referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works, of which Senator Lummus is a member, as well as a member of three subcommittees.

We ask that you contact Senator Lummus. Call her at (202) 224-3424 or email via her online contact form, and express your concerns about the dangers of lead ammunition and its impact on wildlife.

Suzanne Luhr

Suzanne Luhr has been involved with WYCAP from the onset of the organization. She has worked with local animal organizations since coming to Laramie 48 years ago. She retired in 2020 from a map-making and map-editing career. With WYCAP, she has created, edited, and occasionally written for the quarterly newsletter.

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