H.RES. 1115 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, H.R. 4638)

H.R. 556, the "Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act," seeks to prevent the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture from banning lead ammunition or tackle on specific federal lands and waters. This bill responds to concerns from hunting and angling groups about restricted access. The bill has been reported from the Committee on Natural Resources and discharged from the Committee on Agriculture, now slated for consideration in the House. The bill includes exceptions if a decline in wildlife population is caused by lead and approved by the state.

H.R. 1958 amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to explicitly classify aliens convicted of defrauding the U.S. government or unlawfully receiving public benefits as inadmissible and deportable. This bill aims to strengthen immigration enforcement by targeting individuals who exploit public resources. The bill has been reported with an amendment and committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, signaling further consideration by the House.

H.R. 4638 amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to deem aliens convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement as inadmissible and deportable. This bill responds to concerns about animal rights and the safety of law enforcement animals. The bill has been reported with an amendment and committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. This bill aims to strengthen protections for law enforcement animals and ensure that individuals who harm them face serious consequences under U.S. immigration law.