Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Introduced March 16, 2026 · Last action March 17, 2026
Plain English Summary
H. Res. 1115 is a procedural resolution that sets the rules for House floor debate and passage of three separate bills: H.R. 556 (protecting lead ammunition use on federal lands), H.R. 1958 (making aliens convicted of defrauding the government or illegally receiving benefits deportable), and H.R. 4638 (making aliens convicted of harming law enforcement animals deportable). The resolution waives procedural objections and limits debate time to expedite their passage.
Who benefits
Hunters and shooters using federal lands who prefer lead ammunition (includes hunting and sport shooting industries); immigration enforcement advocates and law enforcement groups supporting deportation provisions; budget hawks and balanced-budget constitutional amendment supporters; ammunition manufacturers dependent on the lead ammunition market.
Who pays / loses
Environmental groups and wildlife conservationists who support lead ammunition restrictions based on wildlife health concerns; wildlife rehabilitation centers and veterinary organizations treating lead-poisoned animals; immigrants facing deportation for fraud or benefits-receipt convictions; immigrants convicted of harming law enforcement animals; federal land users who may face restrictions if lead ammunition use causes environmental damage.
Funding & Lobbying Interests
Rep. Foxx's 2024 campaign contributions show largest support from 'Other' donors ($135,900), followed by Construction ($14,100) and Agriculture ($11,150). The ammunition and hunting industries have strong financial interest in H.R. 556 (lead ammunition protection); agriculture and rural constituencies oppose lead ammunition restrictions. No PAC contributions were reported for Foxx in 2024. The sponsor represents a rural North Carolina district with significant hunting and outdoor recreation constituencies.
Political Impact
Affected Groups
Hunters and sport shooters using federal public lands (millions annually); rural communities in Western states dependent on hunting on National Forests and BLM lands; environmental advocates and wildlife conservation organizations; immigrant populations facing new deportation grounds; law enforcement agencies protecting their working animals; ammunition manufacturers producing lead-based ammunition products.
Political Subtext
Proponents argue lead ammunition restrictions represent federal overreach limiting hunting rights on public lands and that fraud/benefits deportation provisions enhance immigration enforcement. Critics contend lead ammunition poisons wildlife and the environment (established fact: lead ammunition fragments leave lead residues in hunted animals and ecosystems), that the immigration provisions create broad new deportation grounds affecting vulnerable populations, and that this resolution bundles unrelated issues to bypass normal deliberation. Non-partisan evidence shows lead ammunition does contaminate wildlife and soils; CDC and Fish and Wildlife Service documentation supports restrictions. The bundled procedural approach itself is controversial—combining lead ammunition, immigration enforcement, and constitutional amendments into a single resolution limits separate debate and amendment opportunities on each substantive policy.
Real-World Stakes
If H.R. 556 passes, hunters retain unrestricted lead ammunition access on federal lands despite existing state and Interior Department restrictions (California banned lead ammunition in hunting zones in 2015; condor populations recovered partly due to non-lead ammunition adoption). If H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638 pass, immigrants convicted of fraud or unlawful benefits receipt and those harming police animals become deportable—expanding grounds beyond current law and affecting mixed-status families and visa-dependent individuals. Environmental impacts: lead ammunition use continues contributing to lead accumulation in soil and wildlife; wildlife rehabilitation centers report ongoing lead toxicity cases. The procedural aspects matter: H. Res. 1115's waiver of amendments and compressed debate prevents detailed examination of health and environmental trade-offs.
Sponsor
Vote Record
No recorded votes.
Campaign Finance — Primary Sponsor
Top contributing industries
Other$135,900
Construction$14,100
Agriculture$11,150
Healthcare$11,100
Energy$7,600
501(c)(4) disclosure: Contributions from 501(c)(4) "dark money" organizations are not required to be publicly disclosed and are not reflected in the figures above. Data sourced from FEC public disclosure filings.
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