H.R.669 - Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act

To prevent the introduction and establishment of nonnative wildlife species that negatively impact the economy, environment, or other animal species' or human health, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To prevent the introduction and establishment of nonnative wildlife species that negatively impact the economy, environment, or other animal species' or human health, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act as introduced.

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05/03/09
RE: H.R.669

Government is at it again: HR 669 is working its way through the intricate channels of our legislative system. This federal resolution pertains to the ...

Source: Examiner.com
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05/02/09
Bill would have fatal effect on aquarium, exotic pet trade

Many people in Western Maryland may be unfamiliar with a congressional bill known as HR 669. As an aquarist and writer for a popular aquarium-keeping ...

Source: Cumberland Times-News
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04/30/09
Exotic Animals Bill Not Passed by Congressional Panel

However, the current draft of HR 669 fails to be strategic in that it does not adequately take socio-economic issues and risk management options into ...

Source: PetPeoplesPlace.com
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04/30/09
Nonnative Species Bill Needs Changes, Sponsor Says

Madeleine Bordallo of Guam, sponsor of HR 669, the Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act, and chairman of the Congressional subcommittee that heard the ...

Source: SmallAnimalChannel.com
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04/30/09
RE: H.R.669

I have been communicating with various agencies regarding this issue and have received letters that speak out against HR 669. ...

Source: ScienceBlogs
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04/30/09
RE: H.R.669

However, the current draft of HR 669 fails to be strategic in that it does not adequately take socio-economic issues and risk management options into ...

Source: PetPeoplesPlace.com
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04/29/09
US WILDLIFE TRADE THREATENS PUBLIC HEALTH AND ECOSYSTEMS Wildlife ...

The independent research follows on the heels of last week's hearing on the Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act (HR 669) stressing the importance for ...

Source: Environmental News Network (press release)
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04/29/09
RE: H.R.669

Madeleine Bordallo of Guam, sponsor of HR 669, the Nonnative Wildlife Prevention Act, and chairman of the Congressional subcommittee that heard the ...

Source: PetProductNews.com
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04/29/09
RE: H.R.669

... comes as Congress begins deliberating the Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act (HR 669), which would tighten regulations on wildlife imports. ...

Source: PhysOrg.com
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04/23/09
RE: H.R.669

By Benjamin Weiner On Thursday, April 23, 2009, the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife met to deliberate, investigate and revise HR 669, ...

Source: BirdChannel.com
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04/22/09
HR 669 Hearing Live Broadcast Today at 1000 EST

Let's watch the legislative process in action, live: Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife Legislative Hearing on HR 669 (10:00 AM -- 1324 ...

Source: ScienceBlogs
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04/21/09
Conservancy Provides Facts About Non-native Wildlife Invasion ...

... prevent these invasions, The Nature Conservancy and more than 40 groups support the passage of the Non-native Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act, HR 669. ...

Source: The Nature Conservancy
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04/21/09
American Ferret Association Opposes HR 669

HR 669 is the Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act. The AFA statement notes that restricting genuinely dangerous wildlife is desirable and it ...

Source: SmallAnimalChannel.com
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04/20/09
RE: H.R.669

"The Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act" HR-669 is before the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife in the United States Congress. ...

Source: Emailwire
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04/20/09
Proposed bill upsets exotic animal lovers

If HR 669 passes, the government would change which animal species are classified as non- native animals. And if your pet doesn't make the cut, ...

Source: WHNT
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04/20/09
CONGRESS TRYING TO THE SHUT DOWN PET STORES WITH HR-669

"The Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act" HR-669 is before the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife in the United States Congress. ...

Source: Emailwire
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04/19/09
Nominate your science, nature or medical writing to Scientia Pro ...

My ScienceBlogs colleague and friend, Mike, discusses his reasons for supporting the very controversial resolution, HR 669: The Nonnative Wildlife Invasion ...

Source: ScienceBlogs
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04/19/09
RE: H.R.669

... of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council, will be the sole private sector spokesperson at Thursday's hearing (April 23) on HR 669, PIJAC reported. ...

Source: PetProductNews.com
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04/19/09
Critics want to stop exotic pet bill in its tracks

Lawmakers say HR 669 is meant to prevent billions of dollars in damages attributed to non-native animals. But critics say the proposed law would put ...

Source: KMTR NewsSource 16
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04/17/09
The New England Aquarium Speaks Out Against HR 669

Scott sent this letter, written yesterday by Bud Ris, the President and CEO of the New England Aquarium, regarding their official position on HR 669. ...

Source: ScienceBlogs
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04/15/09
RE: H.R.669

I am writing an OpEd argument against HR 669, The Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act, and I have pitched an analysis of HR 669 to a magazine where ...

Source: ScienceBlogs
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04/14/09
Snake Breeders Launch Website To Battle HR 669

By SmallAnimalChannel News Division Concerned with the potential impact of HR 669, a trio of snake breeders recently launched www.nohr669.com. ...

Source: SmallAnimalChannel.com
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04/14/09
To The Point

HR 669 requires the government to create an "approved" list of "non-native" species that will be allowed in the US Any species not on the "approved" list ...

Source: News-Leader.com
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04/14/09
Just the facts mate. Straight forward information on HR 669

“Allowed” and “Non-Allowed” list of non-native species based on a two phase investigation. Those on the “naughty list” would be banned from trade, ...

Source: Examiner.com
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04/13/09
PetProductNews.com

In addition, Jason Juchems, a past president of the Central Illinois Herpetological Society, is attempting to organize a national “Call in Against HR 669” ...

Source: PetProductNews.com
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04/12/09
Examiner.com

If the Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act (HR 669) is passed (the hearing is set for April 23), many common household pets will become illegal to ...

Source: Examiner.com
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04/12/09
Examiner.com

There is a resolution before the US House of Representatives, HR 669, that would outlaw ALL pets except dogs, cats and goldfish. That means, no guppies, ...

Source: Examiner.com
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04/12/09
Examiner.com

I only recently learned about HR 669, the "Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act" which is scheduled for a Congressional hearing on April 23rd. ...

Source: Examiner.com
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04/12/09
Examiner.com

HR 669 is a knee-jerk reaction to the current issues of invasive, non-native species. HR 669 reduces the number of categories of legal tame animals to just ...

Source: Examiner.com
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04/12/09
Bill Threatens Pet Trade

The Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act (HR 669) will totally destroy the pet trade. This bill would ban the sale of nonnative species, ...

Source: The Ledger
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