HR 1817 · 115th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Chemical Poisons Reduction Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-03-30· Sponsored by Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.(2017-04-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Chemical Poisons Reduction Act of 2017 This bill prohibits the use of sodium fluoroacetate (i.e., Compound 1080) and sodium cyanide in a predator control device. It imposes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both—on a violator. A predator control device is a dispenser, livestock collar, or gas cartridge that propels, releases, or emits sodium fluoroacetate or sodium cyanide for wildlife management or animal control purposes.…

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Cosponsors (18)

17 Democrats1 Republican