Defenders of Wildlife applauds the House members that voted down a disastrous amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would have fully exempted defense-related activity from the Endangered Species Act.
This is the second year in a row this amendment has been rejected by the House of Representatives. Introduced by Rep. Biggs (R-AZ), the amendment failed 231-196.
Robert Dewey, vice president of government relations for Defenders of Wildlife issued the following statement in response.
“The Endangered Species Act is overwhelmingly supported by the American public, regardless of political party. Healthy, biodiverse ecosystems aid in the fight against climate change and maintaining military readiness. We appreciate every member who voted against this short-sighted amendment.”
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 supporters, 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.
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