What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 8169.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-30.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8169/BILLS-118hr8169ih.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 8169

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge. Review our public AI processing logs for full transparency, and use Lustra to track active legislation for instant status push notifications.

Ban on Lead Ammunition in National Forests to Protect Wildlife and Health.

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Mandatory use of nonlead ammunition on all Forest Service lands and waters to safeguard the environment and public health from lead contamination. Introduction of financial penalties for knowing violations, ranging up to $500 for the first offense and between $1,000 and $5,000 for subsequent offenses. The Forest Service will publish and annually update a public list of certified nonlead ammunition to guide compliance.

This law mandates the exclusive use of nonlead ammunition on all lands and waters managed by the Forest Service within one year of enactment. The goal is to protect wildlife, especially scavengers and raptors, and reduce lead exposure risks for people consuming wild game. Hunters and recreational shooters on these federal lands must switch to certified nonlead alternatives or face significant fines.

Key points

Mandatory use of nonlead ammunition on all Forest Service lands and waters to safeguard the environment and public health from lead contamination.

Introduction of financial penalties for knowing violations, ranging up to $500 for the first offense and between $1,000 and $5,000 for subsequent offenses.

The Forest Service will publish and annually update a public list of certified nonlead ammunition to guide compliance.

article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill

gavel

Status:

Expired

Record your position for audit.

Why does your vote on bills matter?

It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.

Additional Information

Lead Free Forests Act of 2024

Print number: HR 8169

Sponsor: Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]

Process start date: 2024-04-30

System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.

Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025

Source data: api.congress.gov

AI work logs for this document launch

Ban on Lead Ammunition in National Forests to Protect Wildlife and Health.

Key Questions about Ban on Lead Ammunition in National Forests to Protect Wildlife and Health.