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RED ALERT: HR511 Stop Python BAN NOW!

HR 511, a bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the importation of various injurious species of constrictor snakes; Indian python, Python molurus, including the Burmese python, Python molurus bivittatus; reticulated python, Broghammerus reticulatus; Northern African python,Python sebae; Southern African python, Python natalensis; Boa constrictor; yellow anaconda, Eunectes notaeus; DeSchauensee’s anaconda, Eunectes deschauenseei; green anaconda, Eunectes murinus; and the Beni anaconda, Eunectes beniensis, in the US House of Representatives, was introduced January 26, 2011 by Congressman Tom Rooney (R-FL) .

Congressman Rooney has taken action to move HR 511! This bill seeks to add 9 constricting snakes to the Injurious Wildlife List of the Lacey Act. HR 511 has been scheduled for a Markup Hearing before the US House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday February 28, 2012 at 10:00 AM EST.

http://judiciary.house.gov/hearings/markups112.html

There is very little time to voice opposition to this bill that could devistate the Reptile Community. Please participate in the USARK Call In Campaign TODAY!

Talking Points:

• Will destroy thousands of jobs and small family businesses; $104 million annual economic impact.
• Criminalize the actions of over 1 million American Citizens; Lacey Act felons.
• Federal action to address a localized problem in South Florida is unnecessary; the State of Florida and US Fish & Wildlife have already taken draconian measures.
• Underlying science has been criticized by scientists from around the world.
• Creates a massive animal welfare problem, potentially displacing millions of animals.

Key Members of House Judiciary Committee:

Lamar Smith (R-TX)- 202-225-4236
Sensenbrenner (R-WI)- 202-225-5101
Coble (R-NC)- 202-225-3065
Issa (R-CA)- 202-225-3906
Gohmert (R-TX)- 202-225-3035
Chaffetz (R-UT)- 202-225-7751
Gowdy (R-SC)- 202-225-6030
Poe (R-TX)- 202-225-6565
Goodlatte (R-VA)- 202-225-5431

DO IT NOW!!!
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Are these "key members" because they are likely to vote no?
Or are they in a position of authority?
I called 8 Republicans and they all said they have had lots of calls. I called 1 Democrat (TX) and they said I was the only call???
The guy in UT admitted to leaning toward no.
AZ, CA,and TX please remind them there are boas in MX yet they have yet to cross the border. AZ compare the Gila and Beaded and of course always lead with the school of their state when listing biologist who find this ridiculous. Since I travel doing reptile shows I always mention which shows I've done in their state. D.C.

They are KEY members because they are the committee leadership or are in a position to help influence other members; and/or have demonstrated a wilingness to help. Feel free to call all committee members.. We decided to keep the effort focused in order to motivate as many as possible to take action quickly... THIS HAS TO HAPPEN TODAY TO WORK!
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What is this? I thought they had already added most these to the Lacey Act and it hasn't even taken effect yet? Are they trying to amend it to include the others (boas etc) already???