Bill > HR2462

This bill provides livestock producers and their employees with authorization to take (capture, kill, or disperse) black vultures when these birds are causing or are likely to cause death, injury, or destruction to livestock, with some specific limitations and requirements. The bill defines key terms such as "black vulture" (Coragyps atratus), "livestock producer," and "take," and allows covered persons to take or attempt to take black vultures that threaten livestock, with the critical restriction that they cannot use poison to do so. Producers who take black vultures will be required to submit an annual report to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service by January 31st, detailing their actions. The bill requires the Fish and Wildlife Service Director to develop a reporting form within 180 days of the Act's enactment, and specifies that this form should not be more complicated to complete than existing forms for permitted bird take under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. This legislation provides a legal pathway for farmers and ranchers to protect their livestock from black vulture predation while maintaining regulatory oversight and documentation of such actions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2462/all-info