Bill · H.R. 2462· House(119-HR-2462)

Black Vulture Relief Act

Age: 61 years

Tennessee

Introduced: 3/27/2025
Last activity: 10/3/2025 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 286.
Sponsored by: John Rose
Cosponsors: - 25 - 1

Agriculture and Food

Introduced
On Calendar

What this bill would do

The Black Vulture Relief Act allows livestock producers and their employees to take black vultures to prevent death, injury, or destruction to livestock. This authorization applies notwithstanding the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A "take" includes capturing, killing, dispersing, or transporting a carcass. However, the use of poison to take a black vulture is strictly prohibited. Covered persons must submit annual reports to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding any such actions.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would farmers be better off under this?+5
The bill directly empowers farmers to protect their livestock from vulture-related damage.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill benefits agricultural business owners by allowing them to mitigate livestock loss.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
The bill provides relief to individuals engaged in livestock production, a key rural economic activity.

The opposite

Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-4
The bill provides an exception to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which may reduce wildlife protections.