H.R.4180

Canyon’s Law

Introduced·6/26/25

Canyon’s Law prohibits the use of M–44 devices, commonly known as “cyanide bombs”, on public land.

Canyon’s Law prohibits the use of M–44 devices, commonly known as “cyanide bombs”, on public land. These devices, which propel sodium cyanide when triggered by an animal, have caused numerous incidents of poisoning and death among nontarget wildlife and people. The bill mandates that any federal, state, or county agency remove these devices from public land within 30 days of the act's enactment. The law aims to prevent further harm caused by these highly toxic devices, which have led to the deaths of endangered species and family pets, as well as injuries to people.

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Natural Resources Committee
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History

Jun 26, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jun 26, 2025

House

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.