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Black Vulture Relief Act of 2024

12/16/2024, 7:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1437

The Black Vulture Relief Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 1437, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of black vultures causing harm to livestock and property in certain regions of the United States.

The bill proposes several measures to help mitigate the negative impact of black vultures. These measures include allowing landowners to take non-lethal actions to deter black vultures from their property, such as using visual deterrents or noise-making devices. Additionally, the bill would provide funding for research and education programs aimed at better understanding and managing black vulture populations.

Supporters of the Black Vulture Relief Act argue that these birds pose a significant threat to farmers and ranchers, as they can cause damage to livestock and property. By allowing landowners to take proactive measures to protect their assets, this bill aims to reduce the economic impact of black vultures on agricultural communities. Opponents of the bill, however, raise concerns about the potential impact on black vulture populations, which are already declining in some areas. They argue that more research is needed to fully understand the behavior and habits of black vultures before implementing any management strategies. Overall, the Black Vulture Relief Act of 2023 is a complex piece of legislation that seeks to balance the needs of landowners with the conservation of black vulture populations. As the bill continues to be debated in Congress, it will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential consequences of their actions on both the agricultural community and the environment.

Congressional Summary of HR 1437

Black Vulture Relief Act of 2023

This bill allows livestock producers and their employees to take certain actions against black vultures to protect livestock. (Black vultures are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.)

Specifically, livestock producers and their employees may (1) take (i.e., capture, kill, disperse, or transport) a black vulture that they reasonably believe will cause death, injury, or destruction to livestock; or (2) in the course of taking or attempting to take the black vulture, cause injury to the bird.

Livestock producers and their employees must submit an annual report to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) on black vultures taken under this bill. The FWS must make this reporting form available on its website.

Currently, the FWS has a permit process under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act for the taking of black vultures.

Current Status of Bill HR 1437

Bill HR 1437 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 8, 2023. Bill HR 1437 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 8, 2023.  Bill HR 1437's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 679. as of December 10, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1437

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
82
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
80
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1437

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Animal protection and human-animal relationships
- Birds
- Livestock

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1437

Black Vulture Relief Act of 2023
Black Vulture Relief Act of 2023
To authorize livestock producers and their employees to take black vultures in order to prevent death, injury, or destruction to livestock, and for other purposes.

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