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Black Vulture Relief Act

USA119th CongressHR-2462| House 
| Updated: 10/3/2025
John W. Rose

John W. Rose

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (26)
David Kustoff (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Mark Alford (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Brad Knott (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Thomas Massie (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The act permits covered persons —livestock producers and their employees—to capture, kill, or disperse black vultures that are causing or are reasonably expected to cause death, injury, or destruction to livestock. It explicitly excludes the use of poison as a method of taking. The provisions override the Migratory Bird Treaty Act for these specific circumstances. Covered persons must submit an annual report to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by January 31 each year, using a form that the Director will develop within 180 days of enactment. The reporting form will be available on the FWS website and will not be more burdensome than existing forms for permitted take. The bill defines key terms such as “black vulture,” “covered person,” “take,” and “Director” to clarify responsibilities. The act is intended to protect livestock while balancing wildlife conservation.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1437
Black Vulture Relief Act of 2024
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1823
Introduced in Senate
Jul 15, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.
Jul 15, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Oct 3, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 286.
Oct 3, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-334.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1437
    Black Vulture Relief Act of 2024


  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • May 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1823
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 15, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.


  • July 15, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • October 3, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 286.


  • October 3, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-334.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-1823: Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025
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Black Vulture Relief Act

USA119th CongressHR-2462| House 
| Updated: 10/3/2025
The act permits covered persons —livestock producers and their employees—to capture, kill, or disperse black vultures that are causing or are reasonably expected to cause death, injury, or destruction to livestock. It explicitly excludes the use of poison as a method of taking. The provisions override the Migratory Bird Treaty Act for these specific circumstances. Covered persons must submit an annual report to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by January 31 each year, using a form that the Director will develop within 180 days of enactment. The reporting form will be available on the FWS website and will not be more burdensome than existing forms for permitted take. The bill defines key terms such as “black vulture,” “covered person,” “take,” and “Director” to clarify responsibilities. The act is intended to protect livestock while balancing wildlife conservation.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1437
Black Vulture Relief Act of 2024
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1823
Introduced in Senate
Jul 15, 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.
Jul 15, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Oct 3, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 286.
Oct 3, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-334.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1437
    Black Vulture Relief Act of 2024


  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • May 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1823
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 15, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.


  • July 15, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • October 3, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 286.


  • October 3, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-334.
John W. Rose

John W. Rose

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (26)
David Kustoff (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Mark Alford (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Brad Knott (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Thomas Massie (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)

Natural Resources Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-1823: Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsBirdsLivestock