Just got this reply:

Dear Mrs. Gibbs: Thank you for contacting me in regards to H.R. 669, the Nonnative Wildlife Prevention Act. I appreciate your input and the opportunity to respond. Introduced by Rep. Madeleine Bordallo, H.R. 669 would require the Secretary of the Interior to institute regulations establishing a process for assessing the risk of all nonnative wildlife species proposed for importation into the United States. It sets forth factors that must be considered, including the identity of the organism to the species level, the native range of the species, whether the species has caused harm to the economy, the environment, or other animal species or human health in similar ecosystems, and the likelihood of establishment or spread of the species in the United States. As the Representative of California's 41 Distict I am all too aware of the devastation an invasive species can bring to an ecosystem. One need only to look toward the Mojave and Santa Ana Rivers to see the impact invasive weeds have had on our water supply and riparian habitats. Currently, H.R. 669 is waiting further action in the House Committee on Natural Resources. Because I do not sit on this committee I will await their debate and subsequent report before making any final decisions on the legislation. Nevertheless, please be assured that I will keep your thoughts in mind as we move through the legislative process. Thank you again for reaching out to me. In the future do not hesitate to contact me on this or any other issue that may be on your mind. Sincerely, Jerry LewisMember of Congress
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Cheers,
Jessica
10.15 Ball Pythons; 8.9 Corn Snakes; 0.0.1 Green Tree Python
2.2 Jungle Carpet Pythons
1.0 Cay Caulker
1.0 Nic, 0.1 Tpos Nic
1.0 Hypo Het Albino BCI, 0.1 Albino BCI
0.0.1 BCC (almost 20 yrs old)
3.0 Crazy Dogs and 2.0 cats
Some Tropical Fish
...........and growing!

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