The READY Accounts Act would prohibit the use of M-44 devices, also known as 'cyanide bombs,' on public lands. These devices are designed to release sodium cyanide when triggered by an animal, often causing painful deaths. The bill requires federal, state, and local agencies to remove any existing M-44 devices from public lands within 30 days.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
The READY Accounts Act would prohibit the use of M-44 devices, also known as 'cyanide bombs,' on public lands. These devices are designed to release sodium cyanide when triggered by an animal, often causing painful deaths. The bill requires federal, state, and local agencies to remove any existing M-44 devices from public lands within 30 days.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Canyon's Law</strong></p> <p>This bill prohibits the preparing, placing, installing, setting, deploying, or otherwise using an M-44 device on public land. An <em>M-44 device</em> 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.</p> <p>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. </p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Bans the use of M-44 devices, which release deadly sodium cyanide, on public lands
Requires removal of any existing M-44 devices from public lands within 30 days
Aims to protect wildlife and people from the dangers of these controversial predator control devices
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If passed, this bill would directly impact federal, state, and local agencies that currently use M-44 devices on public lands, forcing them to remove these devices. It would also benefit wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts who use public lands, as they would no longer face the risks posed by these 'cyanide bombs.' Overall, the bill seeks to enhance public and environmental safety on America's shared 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
1940, 119th Congress (2025). "READY Accounts Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1940