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Canyon’s Law
3/13/2024, 7:48 AM
Summary of Bill S 1940
Bill 118 s 1940, also known as Canyon's Law, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to protect and preserve the natural beauty and resources of canyons located within the United States.
Canyon's Law aims to establish a comprehensive management plan for canyons, which includes measures to prevent pollution, regulate recreational activities, and conserve wildlife habitats. The bill also seeks to promote sustainable tourism in these areas, while ensuring that the ecological balance of the canyons is maintained.
Additionally, Canyon's Law includes provisions for increased funding for research and monitoring of canyon ecosystems, as well as measures to enhance public education and awareness about the importance of preserving these natural wonders. Overall, Bill 118 s 1940, Canyon's Law, is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to protect and preserve the unique and valuable canyons of the United States for future generations to enjoy.
Canyon's Law aims to establish a comprehensive management plan for canyons, which includes measures to prevent pollution, regulate recreational activities, and conserve wildlife habitats. The bill also seeks to promote sustainable tourism in these areas, while ensuring that the ecological balance of the canyons is maintained.
Additionally, Canyon's Law includes provisions for increased funding for research and monitoring of canyon ecosystems, as well as measures to enhance public education and awareness about the importance of preserving these natural wonders. Overall, Bill 118 s 1940, Canyon's Law, is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to protect and preserve the unique and valuable canyons of the United States for future generations to enjoy.
Congressional Summary of S 1940
Canyon's Law
This bill prohibits the preparing, placing, installing, setting, deploying, or otherwise using an M-44 device on public land. An M-44 device is defined as a device designed to propel sodium cyanide when triggered by an animal, including any device that may be commonly known as an M-44 ejector device or an M-44 predator control device.
No later than 30 days after the enactment of this bill, any federal, state, or county agency that has prepared, placed, installed, set, or deployed an M-44 device on public land must remove each such device from such land.
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Current Status of Bill S 1940
Bill S 1940 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 13, 2023. Bill S 1940 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 13, 2023. Bill S 1940's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of June 13, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1940
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1940
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
- Animal protection and human-animal relationships
- Blood and blood diseases
- Child safety and welfare
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Land use and conservation
- Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1940
Canyon’s Law
Canyon’s Law
A bill to prohibit the use of M-44 devices, commonly known as "cyanide bombs", on public land, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1940
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