Bans 'cyanide bombs' on public lands to protect people, pets, and wildlife.
Canyon's Law would stop federal, state, and county agencies from using M-44 devices, also known as "cyanide bombs," on public lands. These devices, which contain a highly toxic poison, have accidentally harmed people, pets, and many types of wildlife. The bill would also require existing devices to be removed within 30 days if it becomes law.
Today, the Environmental Protection Agency allows M-44 devices, or "cyanide bombs," to be used on public lands by various agencies. These devices have accidentally harmed people, pets, and many types of wildlife. If this bill becomes law, federal, state, and county agencies would be prohibited from using M-44 devices on public lands. All existing devices would also need to be removed within 30 days.
S 2179 · 119th Congress · June 26, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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