H.R.669 - Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act Sponsor: Madeleine Bordallo / 111th Congress

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111th Congress - To prevent the introduction and establishment of nonnative wildlife species that negatively impact the economy, environment, or other animal species' or human health, and for other purposes. hidemore...
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To prevent the introduction and establishment of nonnative wildlife species that negatively impact the economy, environment, or other animal species' or human health, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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H.R. 669 - Exotic Wildlife Bill Ruffles Feathers by Lauren Christensen, Apr 16, 2009 (7:44pm)

H.R. 669, the Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act, is Representative Bordallo’s second attempt at regulating the introduction of exotic plants and animals that may be harmful to U.S. health, environment and economy. The bill is supported by most of the major naturalist groups like the National Wildlife Federation and Humane Society, and is opposed by a plethora of exotic animal organizations and special interest groups. From parrots to geckos, everyone has their say about how H.R. 669 is harmful and infringing on their right to own and breed exotics. Personally, I think this bill is being more than fair to non-native pet owners, allowing those who already have exotic pets to keep them and including a very long list of “excluded” animal breeds of cats, dogs, cows, etc that have been accepted into the social norms of domesticated animals.
Non-native species of animals and plants can cause major damage to the health of native people, animals and landscape, which can in turn negatively effect the area’s economy and environment. People wanting to breed these exotic plants and animals is not a fair trade for allowing them into the U.S. unchecked.

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