Bills · S 1823
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1823Agriculture and Food
Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 20· LAST ACTION MAY 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it addresses a specific challenge faced by some farmers: protecting their livestock from black vultures. Black vultures are known to prey on newborn or vulnerable livestock, leading to significant financial losses for producers. Currently, federal protection for black vultures under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act makes it difficult for farmers to quickly respond to these threats without permits.
If this bill becomes law, farmers would have immediate authority to protect their animals from black vultures, which could reduce livestock losses and improve farm profitability. If it doesn't become law, livestock producers would continue to face existing restrictions and the often lengthy process of obtaining permits to manage black vultures, meaning they might continue to experience losses to their herds.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes livestock producers and their employees to "take" black vultures.
This provision grants legal authority to kill or disperse black vultures without needing a special permit, directly addressing a common complaint from farmers about livestock predation.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits the use of poison when taking black vultures.
This ensures that efforts to control black vultures do not inadvertently harm other wildlife or domestic animals through toxic substances.
PROVISION 03
Requires annual reporting of black vultures taken to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
This provides a mechanism for monitoring the impact of the new authorization on black vulture populations and ensuring accountability.
PROVISION 04
Directs the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to develop a reporting form within 180 days of enactment.
This ensures that a standardized and accessible method for reporting is available to covered persons, simplifying compliance.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 20
Introduced in Senate
MAY 20
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1823
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 20, 2025
Last actionMay 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 20, 2025
Senate BillS 1823Agriculture and Food
Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 20, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 20, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
16
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
