Support Needed To Oppose Hr 669, A Bill To Block The Importation Of No

[england]

Please be aware that there is a Congressional Hearing happening on April 23, 2009 which pertains largely to our hobby. This hearing is on the Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act, HR 669, a bill which wishes to revamp how species are regulated under the Lacey Act. Species not appearing on the “Approved List” could not be imported into the United States; therefore, all unapproved nonnative species could not be moved interstate. In addition, trade in all such unlisted species would
come to a halt – possession would be limited and all breeding would cease. Unless those species are included on the approved list import, export, transport, and breeding would be prohibited. Exceptions are limited and would not be available to pet owners across the nation.

A HEARING has been scheduled for April 23 and the pet industry needs to be heard load and clear prior to the hearing! The anti-trade elements are hard at work to stop activities involving non-native species.

You can contact members of the subcommitte by emailing or faxing your opposition to HR 669 to their offices in Washington DC urging them to amend the bill. You can also contact district offices to voice your oppositon or request a meeting with your Representative. It is also important to organize like-minded people in your district so several of you can visit with your representative at the same time.

Spread the word to fellow hobbyists, friends, family, and like-minded individuals and urge them to respond to this unworkable approach which is an issue for all of us. Call, email, and fax your local newspapers or tv stations. We need to get the word out.

 

[catxx]

has the proposed list been published? would be interesting to see what they have listed. In the UK we have this:
http/www.efishbusiness.co.uk/controls/part01.asp

 

[england]

just so american's are aware

 

[Mikaila31]

I've already heard a bit about this. IMO I don't think it is going to pass. The US already has high unemployment rate, destroying the pet industry is only going to increase that. Also all the funds something like that would need........ I mean how are they going to find all the private and hobbiest breeders? IMO its like trying to stop guppies from breeding.

However if they did the reverse I would be fine. Say let the pet industry continue on as it has, but screen current and new species and assess any damage they can do, or the chances of that species becoming invasive. Then ban, prohibit, or license those species. This way it would not effect the industry as much.