Hudson Bill to Protect Archery, Hunting Programs in Schools Passes House

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) announced his legislation H.R. 5110, the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, passed out of the House of Representatives with bipartisan support and 424 YEA votes.

“The benefits of hunter education and archery programs should be fully recognized as these classes teach future generations the important skills of public safety, confidence, and comradery,” said Rep. Hudson. “The Department of Education's attempt to push their radical agenda on our children should not be taken lightly, and I have been proud to lead on this common sense legislation with my friend, Rep. Mark Green, in order to bring an end to the unnecessary war on archery and hunting classes.”

Last month, Rep. Hudson and Rep. Mark Green (TN-7) introduced the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, in direct response to the Department of Education’s confirmation that they are withholding funds from elementary and secondary schools with hunting or archery programs in their curriculum. Last week, the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act passed unanimously with bipartisan support out of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce full committee markup. To read the legislation, click here. 

Since its introduction, the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act has received bipartisan support among members of the House and endorsements from stakeholders, including Heritage Action, National Rifle Association, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports, Boone and Crockett Club, and the National Shooting Sports Foundation. 

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