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Protecting Livestock from Black Vultures: New Powers for Farmers.

This act allows livestock producers and their employees to deter or kill black vultures that threaten their livestock. The goal is to protect farm animals from death or injury. Farmers will need to report these actions, but are prohibited from using poison.
Key points
Livestock producers and their employees can legally deter, capture, or kill black vultures that are causing or are reasonably believed to cause harm to their livestock.
The use of poison to take black vultures is strictly prohibited.
Those who exercise these powers must submit annual reports to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service detailing their actions.
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Status: Placed on Calendar
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2462
Sponsor: Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6]
Process start date: 2025-03-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Black Vulture Relief Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2462.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Livestock producers and their employees can legally deter, capture, or kill black vultures that are causing or are reasonably believed to cause harm to their livestock.
  • The use of poison to take black vultures is strictly prohibited.
  • Those who exercise these powers must submit annual reports to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service detailing their actions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Placed on Calendar.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 286.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Agriculture Environment