Last progress May 20, 2025 (6 months ago)
Introduced on May 20, 2025 by Markwayne Mullin
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
This bill would let livestock producers and their employees act against black vultures when the birds are attacking or likely to harm their animals. It allows them to “take” a black vulture (which can include attempting to capture or kill) if the bird is causing, or is reasonably believed will cause, death, injury, or destruction to livestock. It does not allow the use of poison. These actions are allowed even though black vultures are normally protected under federal bird laws. The rule applies only to black vultures (Coragyps atratus) and is aimed at preventing harm to livestock.
| Key point | What it means |
|---|---|
| Who is affected | Livestock producers and their employees |
| What changes | They may take black vultures that are harming or likely to harm livestock, despite normal bird protections |
| Limits | No poison can be used |
| Which birds | Only black vultures (Coragyps atratus) |
| Purpose | Protect livestock from injury, death, or destruction |