Defenders Statement Opposing “America’s Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Act” Set for Markup

Defenders of Wildlife staunchly opposes today’s House Natural Resources Committee markup of “America’s Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Act” sponsored by chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR). Rep. Westerman’s misleadingly titled bill has little to do with conserving wildlife and instead undermines our nation’s strongest conservation tools.  

Defenders of Wildlife’s Statement from Robert Dewey, vice president of government relations.

“This bill is yet another atrocious example of how some in Congress want to score points and play politics to the peril of our nation’s threatened and endangered species. It flies in the face of the vast majority of Americans who have repeatedly shown their support for our landmark environmental laws and appreciate our great outdoors. This bill is a multi-pronged attack on wildlife protection and should not be passed.”