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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ReportedAdditional sponsors: Mr. Harrigan, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Carter of Georgia, …
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the …
Mr. Rose (for himself, Mr. Soto, Mr. Rouzer, Mr. Bost, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Allows livestock producers and employees to kill or disperse black vultures threatening livestock without obtaining Migratory Bird Treaty Act permits. Requires annual reporting to Fish and Wildlife Service.
Who Benefits and How
- Livestock producers can protect animals without permit delays
- Cattle ranchers respond immediately to vulture attacks
- Agricultural operations reduce livestock losses from vultures
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Black vulture populations face increased taking
- Fish and Wildlife Service tracks takes through annual reports
- Producers must submit annual reports on vultures taken
Key Provisions
- Notwithstanding Migratory Bird Treaty Act, taking authorized
- Covers killing, dispersing, and transporting carcasses
- Poison prohibited as method of take
- Annual reporting required to regional FWS office
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Authorizes livestock producers to kill black vultures threatening livestock without federal permit
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Protect livestock from vultures without regulatory burden"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_director"
- → Director of Fish and Wildlife Service
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Capture, kill, disperse, or transport carcass of black vulture
Livestock producer or employee engaged in livestock production
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