Bills · HR 4180
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4180Public 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 matters because it addresses public safety and environmental concerns related to a highly toxic pesticide used in shared public spaces. Currently, M-44 devices are authorized for use, and there have been documented cases of people and pets accidentally being poisoned, sometimes fatally, and many non-target wild animals, including endangered species, being killed.
If this bill becomes law, it would significantly reduce the risk of accidental poisoning for individuals, families, and their pets enjoying public lands. It would also protect various wildlife species from indiscriminate killing. If it doesn't become law, the use of M-44 devices on public lands would continue, along with the associated risks to public safety, pets, and a broad range of wildlife.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the preparation, placement, or use of M-44 devices, also known as 'cyanide bombs,' on all federal public lands.
This directly eliminates the primary source of risk to people, pets, and non-target wildlife on shared public spaces.
PROVISION 02
Requires any federal, state, or county agency to remove all M-44 devices currently on public land within 30 days after the bill becomes law.
This ensures a swift removal of existing dangers, preventing further accidental exposures or deaths.
PROVISION 03
Defines an 'M-44 device' as a trap designed to propel sodium cyanide when triggered by an animal.
This provides clarity on exactly which devices are being banned, avoiding ambiguity in enforcement.
PROVISION 04
Defines 'public land' as any federal land managed by specific agencies such as the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Service.
This clearly outlines the scope of the prohibition, specifying the exact areas where M-44 devices would be banned.
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D· California
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 26
Introduced in House
JUN 26
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4180
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 26, 2025
Last actionJun 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 26, 2025
House BillHR 4180Public Lands and Natural Resources
Canyon’s Law
INTRODUCED JUN 26, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 26, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
16
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