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so a week or so ago i sent an email to my local rep- for my district...a starting point, right...anyways, i got a response from him or whomever types his emails..lol...ill copy and paste it for yall to read...it was a response, although not really much of answer...the """ marks show the beginning and end of the email...and yes, they did address it to my first name. not just dear sir/ms...lol..

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Thank you for contacting me regarding H.R. 669, the Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act. I appreciate your thoughts on this important issue.

As you may know, H.R. 669 would prevent the introduction and establishment of nonnative wildlife that negatively impact the economy, environment, or the health of other animal species or humans. The legislation requires the Department of Interior to create regulations establishing a process for assessing the risk of all nonnative wildlife species proposed for importation into the U.S. The bill sets forth factors that must be considered, including the identity of the organism to the species level, the native range of the species and whether the species has caused harm to the economy, environment, or the health of other species. However, the measure contains exemptions for federal and state officials to prevent the introduction or establishment of nonnative wildlife species, and the legislation would not restrict the importation or transportation between states by a federal agency for its own use.

H.R. 669 has been referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources, of which I am not a member. However, if the House has an opportunity to consider this bill for a vote, I will be sure to keep your thoughts in mind.

Again, I thank you for sharing your views with me. I hope you will continue to give me the benefit of your opinion in the future. In addition, I encourage you to visit my web site at http://davidscott.house.gov, where you can view the latest news and obtain information on issues and legislation that is important to you. You can also sign up for my electronic newsletter, and receive periodic updates on my activities as your representative in Washington. Thank you again for contacting me, and I look forward to continuing to serve you.

Sincerely,

David Scott

Member of Congress
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That one i received on the 28th. And i got another one thanking me for email and a reminder of his website again today. so i guess i figure out if there are any local people on that committee and ill nag the hellicopters outta them..ahahahha
anybody else getting any kind of responses??
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~Snake Charmer~
0.1 russian tortoise (natasha)
3.1 dogs (church, bandit, willy and tonka)
1.2 cats (taz, squeaky, cami)
0.1 king snake (q aka curly q or queenie)
2.2 'normal' ball pythons (zenith, butters, zahara, and shadow)

here's mine

April 28, 2009

Amy Bosworth

Oatfeild Road

Gladstone, OR

Dear Amy:

Thank you for contacting me regarding HR 669, the Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act. I appreciate your thoughts and concerns about this issue.

Currently, HR 669 is being reviewed by the House Committee on Natural Resources. This bill requires that the Secretary of the Interior set up a review process for the importation of all nonnative wildlife species into the United States. I am concerned about the adverse effect importation of certain nonnative species might have on our environment and agricultural community, but I agree that any action should be done thoughtfully.

As HR 669 makes its way through the legislative process, I will follow it closely and take your concerns into consideration prior to any action.

Thank you again for contacting me and should you have any further questions or concerns, please contact my office by calling (202) 225-5711 or 1-877-301-KURT. To keep updated on my activities and to contact me through email, please visit my website at: www.schrader.house.gov.

Sincerely,

Z

KURT SCHRADER

Member of Congress

KS/mm