"Nitesbane" wrote in message
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A few of my fellow hobbyists seem concerned about this bill, introduced on
January 26, 2009. Similar bills have been introduced in the past as far
back as the 1970's (as far as I know) and all have failed. Personally, I
don't see this having a major impact on the fishkeeping hobby even if it is
passed. The language implies that exceptions can be made, in the form of a
permit, if the people keeping prohibited species are "responsible".

It seems to be aimed mostly at fish, reptiles and amphibians. I have
copied and pasted the full text of the bill below (please snip when
responding).

-Nitesbane

HR 669 IH
111th CONGRESS
1st Session

H. R. 669
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.


This bill is going into discussion on 4/23 (a week from today). Paper mail
and (polite) phone calls to your representatives are most effective. Here's
a website that makes contacting your reps very easy, and has a form letter
that can be sent via email for free or printed and hand delivered for a
nominal fee.

http://nohr669.com/