Bills · S 2179
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2179Public Lands and Natural Resources
Canyon’s Law
INTRO JUN 26· LAST ACTION JUN 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill is important because it addresses a critical issue of public safety and environmental protection on widely used public lands. The continued use of M-44 devices poses a risk of accidental poisoning to people and pets enjoying these areas, a concern backed by documented incidents of harm and even death. It also impacts wildlife, as these devices frequently kill animals not targeted, including endangered species.
If this bill becomes law, it would create safer public spaces for recreation and provide greater protection for diverse wildlife populations across federal lands. It would mean that a highly toxic chemical is no longer actively deployed in areas accessible to the public. If the bill does not pass, M-44 devices would continue to be authorized for use on public lands, maintaining the current risks to human and animal safety and perpetuating the debate over predator control methods.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the preparation, placement, installation, setting, deployment, or any other use of M-44 devices on public land.
This prevents future deployment of dangerous cyanide bombs in areas accessible to the public and wildlife.
PROVISION 02
Requires any Federal, State, or county agency that has M-44 devices on public land to remove them within 30 days after the bill becomes law.
This ensures that all existing M-44 devices, which pose immediate hazards, are quickly taken out of use.
PROVISION 03
Defines 'public land' to specifically include federal lands under the administrative jurisdiction of agencies like the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and the Forest Service.
This clarifies the exact geographic scope of the prohibition, ensuring consistent application across relevant federal territories.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 26
Introduced in Senate
JUN 26
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2179
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 26, 2025
Last actionJun 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 26, 2025
Senate BillS 2179Public Lands and Natural Resources
Canyon’s Law
INTRODUCED JUN 26, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 26, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
9
COMPLEXITY
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