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10-19-2005, 11:42 AM
SCI Lauds Passing ESA Reform Bill
TUCSON, Ariz. , Oct. 18, 2005 – SCI today praised the U.S. House of Representatives for the passage of bill HR 3824, the Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2005, by a definitive and historic 229-193 vote crucial to the much-needed reform of the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
“By such a decisive vote, the House has shown that it understands how imperative it is to fix the fundamental problems associated with ESA,” said SCI Executive Director Tom Riley. “It is a vote for both future of wildlife, and for the authority of states to effectively manage the wildlife within their borders.”
Sponsored by House Resource Chairman Rep. Richard Pombo (R-California), HR 3824 seeks to fix long-standing problems with ESA by focusing on species recovery. Changes also will include providing incentives to states, counties and local land owners to do their part in the overall conservation effort.
HR 3824 will now begin its journey in the U.S. Senate, which has begun to craft companion legislation. Also, Environment and Public Works Chairman, Sen. James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma), has called for action on the proposed legislation to be introduced later this year.
Riley added, “Sen. Inhofe is demonstrating his leadership as chairman by taking the initiative in managing the huge job of ESA reform. I urge the Senate to join the House in helping make ESA reform a reality, and I encourage sportsmen and other conservation-minded people to thank their representatives in the House for passing HR 3824.”
A PDF listing of which House representatives voted for and against HR 3824 can be found at www.safariclub.org/docs/rollcall506.pdf (http://www.safariclub.org/docs/rollcall506.pdf). To view the House version of the bill, go online to http://thomas.loc.gov/ (http://thomas.loc.gov/) and type in the bill number. To sound off about ESA reform to your local Senator, go to www.senate.gov (http://www.senate.gov/) and choose your home state from the “Find Your Senators” drop-down box on the main Web site page. Members of the House can be found at www.house.gov (http://www.house.gov/) using its “Find Your Representative” application.
SCI-First For Hunters is the leader in protecting the freedom to hunt and in promoting wildlife conservation worldwide. SCI’s 173 Chapters represent all 50 United States as well as 13 other countries. SCI’s proactive leadership in a host of cooperative wildlife conservation, outdoor education and humanitarian programs, with the SCI Foundation and other conservation groups, research institutions and government agencies, empowers sportsmen to be contributing community members and participants in sound wildlife management and conservation. Visit www.safariclub.org (http://www.safariclub.org/) or call 520-620-1220 for more information.
SCI’s record-breaking 33rd Annual Hunters’ Convention hosted more than 19,700 sportsmen from 50 countries around the world. Thanks to over 1,100 top exhibitors helping hunters realize dreams around the globe, the Convention raised nearly $11 million for SCI and the SCI Foundation. To register to attend SCI’s 34th Annual Hunters’ Convention, in Reno Jan. 18-21, 2006, call 888-746-9724 toll-free or visit www.safariclub.org (http://www.safariclub.org/).
Professional journalists wishing to attend SCI’s 34th Annual Hunters’ Convention as members of the working media may register online at www.sci-foundation.org/pr/pressreg06/ (http://www.sci-foundation.org/pr/pressreg06/), or call Eva Wilson, SCI Marketing and Communications Coordinator, at 520-620-1220, ext. 337.
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Contact:
Matt Anderson
520-620-1220, ext. 268
manderson@safariclub.org (manderson@safariclub.org)
TUCSON, Ariz. , Oct. 18, 2005 – SCI today praised the U.S. House of Representatives for the passage of bill HR 3824, the Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2005, by a definitive and historic 229-193 vote crucial to the much-needed reform of the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
“By such a decisive vote, the House has shown that it understands how imperative it is to fix the fundamental problems associated with ESA,” said SCI Executive Director Tom Riley. “It is a vote for both future of wildlife, and for the authority of states to effectively manage the wildlife within their borders.”
Sponsored by House Resource Chairman Rep. Richard Pombo (R-California), HR 3824 seeks to fix long-standing problems with ESA by focusing on species recovery. Changes also will include providing incentives to states, counties and local land owners to do their part in the overall conservation effort.
HR 3824 will now begin its journey in the U.S. Senate, which has begun to craft companion legislation. Also, Environment and Public Works Chairman, Sen. James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma), has called for action on the proposed legislation to be introduced later this year.
Riley added, “Sen. Inhofe is demonstrating his leadership as chairman by taking the initiative in managing the huge job of ESA reform. I urge the Senate to join the House in helping make ESA reform a reality, and I encourage sportsmen and other conservation-minded people to thank their representatives in the House for passing HR 3824.”
A PDF listing of which House representatives voted for and against HR 3824 can be found at www.safariclub.org/docs/rollcall506.pdf (http://www.safariclub.org/docs/rollcall506.pdf). To view the House version of the bill, go online to http://thomas.loc.gov/ (http://thomas.loc.gov/) and type in the bill number. To sound off about ESA reform to your local Senator, go to www.senate.gov (http://www.senate.gov/) and choose your home state from the “Find Your Senators” drop-down box on the main Web site page. Members of the House can be found at www.house.gov (http://www.house.gov/) using its “Find Your Representative” application.
SCI-First For Hunters is the leader in protecting the freedom to hunt and in promoting wildlife conservation worldwide. SCI’s 173 Chapters represent all 50 United States as well as 13 other countries. SCI’s proactive leadership in a host of cooperative wildlife conservation, outdoor education and humanitarian programs, with the SCI Foundation and other conservation groups, research institutions and government agencies, empowers sportsmen to be contributing community members and participants in sound wildlife management and conservation. Visit www.safariclub.org (http://www.safariclub.org/) or call 520-620-1220 for more information.
SCI’s record-breaking 33rd Annual Hunters’ Convention hosted more than 19,700 sportsmen from 50 countries around the world. Thanks to over 1,100 top exhibitors helping hunters realize dreams around the globe, the Convention raised nearly $11 million for SCI and the SCI Foundation. To register to attend SCI’s 34th Annual Hunters’ Convention, in Reno Jan. 18-21, 2006, call 888-746-9724 toll-free or visit www.safariclub.org (http://www.safariclub.org/).
Professional journalists wishing to attend SCI’s 34th Annual Hunters’ Convention as members of the working media may register online at www.sci-foundation.org/pr/pressreg06/ (http://www.sci-foundation.org/pr/pressreg06/), or call Eva Wilson, SCI Marketing and Communications Coordinator, at 520-620-1220, ext. 337.
# # #
Contact:
Matt Anderson
520-620-1220, ext. 268
manderson@safariclub.org (manderson@safariclub.org)