Glue Trap Prohibition Act of 2024
This bill bans the sale and use of adhesive rodent traps that cause prolonged suffering. It amends federal pesticide law to prohibit "covered glue traps" - defined as devices using non-drying adhesive to immobilize rodents, leading to death by starvation, dehydration, or suffocation. The prohibition directly affects pest control companies, food processors, and homeowners who currently use these traps. The law applies to both selling/distributing and using such traps, aligning with existing bans in other jurisdictions over animal welfare and health concerns.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jan 17, 2024
Last action Aug 29, 2024
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Total actions
3
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Committee
2
Aug 29, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
lower
Jan 17, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
lower
Jan 17, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Ted Lieu
DDemocratic
Co
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
Co
Betty McCollum
DDemocratic
Co
Patrick Ryan
DDemocratic
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