U.S. Representative Ted Lieu Introduces H.R. 7018 (Glue Trap Prohibition Act)
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On January 17, 2024, Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA-36) introduced the Glue Trap Prohibition Act (H.R. 7018), seeking to place a national ban on the possession and use of glue traps to catch rodents. The Speaker, on the advice of the parliamentarian, referred the legislation to the House Committee on Agriculture. Fellow California Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA-30) is also an original cosponsor of the legislation.
Representative Lieu released a statement highlighting his view on the uses of these vital tools for PMPs. Representative Lieu also mentioned the City of West Hollywood, California's ban on glue traps last year in his press release.
PCOC will collaborate with National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA) leadership and staff to express concern and opposition to this legislation to members of the U.S. Congress and their staffs. Furthermore, PCOC’s leadership will assist NPMA staff in educating U.S Representative Ted Lieu's office (D-33-CA) and other members of the U.S. Congress on the importance of retaining every pest control tool possible to combat rising rodent populations across the United States.
To view the text of HR 7018, click here.
