House Resolution 2406, the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act, is headed to the U.S. Senate for consideration after passing in the House of Representatives by a vote of 242-161.
The SHARE Act includes initiatives that protect federal lands and waterways while expanding access for hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts. Supported by more than 50 major conservation groups, the SHARE Act in general ensures that sportsmen have access to public property to pursue managed recreational opportunities, and it minimizes regulations that affect such access.
One of the more contentious issues that the SHARE Act addresses is the use of lead shot and lead components in fishing lures and weights. The law would restrict the authority of the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture to regulate the use of ammunition and fishing tackle on public lands and navigable waterways based on its lead content. If the Senate passes companion legislation, and President Barack Obama signs it, the SHARE Act will become law.
In the House vote on HR Resolution 2406, 230 Republicans and 12 Democrats voted in favor of the resolution. Four Republicans and 157 Democrats voted against it, while 11 Republicans and 19 Democrats did not vote on the issue. To determine how various Congressmen voted, visit govtrack.us/congress/votes/114-2016/h101.