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DemocratBill · S. 2179· Senate(119-S-2179)

Canyon’s Law

Rep. Merkley
Age: 70 years
Oregon
Introduced
6/26/2025
Last activity
6/26/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsored by
Jeff Merkley
Cosponsors
Democrat - 8Republican - 0
Public Lands and Natural Resources
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled "Canyon's Law," aims to prohibit the use of M-44 devices, which are commonly known as "cyanide bombs," on public lands. The legislation defines these devices as tools designed to propel sodium cyanide when triggered by an animal. Under this act, the preparation, placement, installation, setting, or deployment of these devices on public land would be forbidden. Furthermore, any Federal, State, or county agency that has deployed these devices must remove them from public land within 30 days of the act's enactment. The bill's scope includes any Federal land under the jurisdiction of agencies like the National Park Service or the Forest Service.

Yes· 3 of 11

  • Would children be better off under this?+9

    The bill directly addresses and prevents hazardous exposure to cyanide for children on public lands.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+9

    The bill protects ecosystems and endangered species by banning toxic cyanide devices on public lands.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+8

    The bill improves the safety of public lands by mandating the removal of hazardous M-44 devices.

The opposite

  • Would farmers be better off under this?-3

    The bill removes a tool used for predator control, which may impact livestock protection methods.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?-3

    Could impact traditional methods of predator control used in rural areas.