Defenders of Wildlife staunchly opposes today’s House Natural Resources Committee markup of “America’s Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Act” sponsored by chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR). Rep. Westerman’s misleadingly titled bill has little to do with conserving wildlife and instead undermines our nation’s strongest conservation tools.
Defenders of Wildlife’s Statement from Robert Dewey, vice president of government relations.
“This bill is yet another atrocious example of how some in Congress want to score points and play politics to the peril of our nation’s threatened and endangered species. It flies in the face of the vast majority of Americans who have repeatedly shown their support for our landmark environmental laws and appreciate our great outdoors. This bill is a multi-pronged attack on wildlife protection and should not be passed.”
For over 75 years, Defenders of Wildlife has remained dedicated to protecting all native animals and plants in their natural communities. With a nationwide network of nearly 2.1 million members and activists, Defenders of Wildlife is a leading advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard our wildlife for generations to come. To learn more, please visit https://defenders.org/newsroom or follow us on X @Defenders.
