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DemocratBill · H.R. 6268· House(119-HR-6268)

LEAD Act of 2025

Rep. Lieu
Age: 57 years
California
Introduced
11/21/2025
Last activity
11/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Ted Lieu
Cosponsors
Democrat - 12Republican - 0
Public Lands and Natural Resources
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Lead Endangers Animals Daily Act of 2025 or the LEAD Act of 2025. It requires the Secretary of the Interior to prohibit the discharge of firearms using lead ammunition on all lands and waters under the jurisdiction and control of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The bill directs officials to establish and annually update a list of certified nonlead ammunition. It provides specific exceptions for government officials, law enforcement officers, and military members carrying out official duties. People who knowingly violate the prohibition face civil penalties and fines ranging from no more than $500 for a first violation to between $1,000 and $5,000 for subsequent violations.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+8

    The bill mandates the use of nonlead ammunition on Fish and Wildlife Service lands, effectively reducing environmental lead contamination and protecting wildlife from lead poisoning.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+6

    Prohibiting lead ammunition on USFWS lands enhances conservation efforts and prevents toxic lead accumulation in public habitats.

  • Would children be better off under this?+3

    Reducing environmental lead exposure benefits children's neurological development, as lead is a potent neurotoxin particularly harmful to youth.

The opposite

  • Would gun owners be better off under this?-4

    Hunters and recreational shooters who use federal lands are required to purchase alternative nonlead ammunition and face penalties for noncompliance.

  • Does this protect the right to own guns?-3

    The bill restricts the type of ammunition that can be discharged on federal wildlife lands, which is viewed negatively by some firearms and shooting sports advocates.