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Canyon’s Law

USA119th CongressS-2179| Senate 
| Updated: 6/26/2025
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (7)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation seeks to prohibit the use of M-44 devices , commonly known as "cyanide bombs," on all federal public lands. These devices are designed to propel highly toxic sodium cyanide, a Category One acute toxicant, and are primarily used for predator control against animals like coyotes and foxes. The bill mandates that any federal, state, or county agency must remove all M-44 devices from public lands within 30 days of the Act's enactment. Congress finds that M-44 devices are indiscriminate, posing significant risks to non-target wildlife, including endangered species and family pets, and have caused accidental exposure, injury, and even death to people. Despite their low efficacy in targeting specific animals, these devices continue to be deployed, leading to widespread environmental and public safety concerns.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1301
Canyon’s Law

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4584
Canyon’s Law

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1940
Canyon’s Law
Jun 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4180
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 26, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1301
    Canyon’s Law


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4584
    Canyon’s Law


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1940
    Canyon’s Law


  • June 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4180
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 26, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4180: Canyon’s Law

Canyon’s Law

USA119th CongressS-2179| Senate 
| Updated: 6/26/2025
This legislation seeks to prohibit the use of M-44 devices , commonly known as "cyanide bombs," on all federal public lands. These devices are designed to propel highly toxic sodium cyanide, a Category One acute toxicant, and are primarily used for predator control against animals like coyotes and foxes. The bill mandates that any federal, state, or county agency must remove all M-44 devices from public lands within 30 days of the Act's enactment. Congress finds that M-44 devices are indiscriminate, posing significant risks to non-target wildlife, including endangered species and family pets, and have caused accidental exposure, injury, and even death to people. Despite their low efficacy in targeting specific animals, these devices continue to be deployed, leading to widespread environmental and public safety concerns.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1301
Canyon’s Law

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4584
Canyon’s Law

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1940
Canyon’s Law
Jun 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4180
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 26, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1301
    Canyon’s Law


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4584
    Canyon’s Law


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1940
    Canyon’s Law


  • June 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4180
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 26, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (7)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4180: Canyon’s Law
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted