Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act

House Bill

H.R. 4068

119th Congress

Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Collins

Representative

Republican

GA-10

Cosponsors

20

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

This bill would ban the use of M-44 devices, also known as 'coyote getters', on public lands. M-44 devices are spring-loaded traps that release sodium cyanide when triggered, killing the animals they target. The bill requires all existing M-44 devices on public lands to be removed within 30 days of the law taking effect.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

SponsorMike Collins (R-GA)

Introduced6/23/2025

StatusSubcommittee Hearings Held

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Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act

This bill would ban the use of M-44 devices, also known as 'coyote getters', on public lands. M-44 devices are spring-loaded traps that release sodium cyanide when triggered, killing the animals they target. The bill requires all existing M-44 devices on publi

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This bill would ban the use of M-44 devices, also known as 'coyote getters', on public lands. M-44 devices are spring-loaded traps that release sodium cyanide when triggered, killing the animals they target. The bill requires all existing M-44 devices on public lands to be removed within 30 days of the law taking effect.

Bill Number: 4068
Sponsor: Mike Collins (R-GA)
Introduced: 6/23/2025
Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Fact Sheet

Title: Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act
Bill Number: 4068
Sponsor: Mike Collins (R-GA)
Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held
Introduced: 6/23/2025
Summary: This bill would ban the use of M-44 devices, also known as 'coyote getters', on public lands. M-44 devices are spring-loaded traps that release sodium cyanide when triggered, killing the animals they target. The bill requires all existing M-44 devices on public lands to be removed within 30 days of

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would ban the use of M-44 devices, also known as 'coyote getters', on public lands. M-44 devices are spring-loaded traps that release sodium cyanide when triggered, killing the animals they target. The bill requires all existing M-44 devices on public lands to be removed within 30 days of the law taking effect.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

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 shall remove each such device from such land.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Bans the use of M-44 devices, which release deadly sodium cyanide, on public lands
Requires all existing M-44 devices on public lands to be removed within 30 days of the law taking effect
Aims to protect wildlife and public safety on public lands by eliminating these dangerous traps

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would affect ranchers, hunters, wildlife agencies, and the general public who use or access public lands. The removal of M-44 devices would eliminate a controversial predator control method, potentially impacting livestock operations but also enhancing safety and protecting wildlife on public lands.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Subjects

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

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4068, 119th Congress (2025). "Streamlining NEPA for Coal Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4068

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