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119-hr-3003119th Congress

Restore M–44 Act

Sponsored By: Representative Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23]

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Summary

Restores USDA authority to use M-44 cyanide ejectors and compound 1080. This bill would rescind the Master Memorandum of Understanding BLM-MOU-HQ230-2023-05 and allow the Secretary of Agriculture to purchase, deploy, and train third parties on M-44 sodium cyanide ejector devices and sodium fluoroacetate, commonly called compound 1080.

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  • Ranchers and farmers: Would see increased USDA-backed options for wildlife damage management through use of M-44 devices and compound 1080.
  • USDA and contractors: The Secretary could buy M-44s and 1080 and train third parties to deploy and operate them.
  • Congressional oversight: Removes the requirement that the Secretary provide updates to congressional committees, including House and Senate Appropriations committees, on implementation of the prior prohibition.

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More M-44 use and cancel 2023 wildlife agreement

If enacted, USDA would be allowed to buy and use M-44 sodium cyanide devices and compound 1080. USDA could train private landowners and wildlife-control contractors to use them, and buy parts. The bill would cancel a wildlife damage agreement signed November 15, 2023 (BLM-MOU-HQ230-2023-05). USDA would not need to send Congress updates on the prior ban in the 2024 spending law. Ranchers and pest-control firms could get more access to these tools, while nearby communities and pets could face higher safety risks.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23]

TX • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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