Posted on 04/16/2022 7:20:55 PM PDT by Impala64ssa
What a load of crap!
I see that you meant Rubio. Now that opinion I agree with completely! Can't stand Rubio!
“Rubio, Schatz Introduce Legislation to Prevent Invasive Species
MAR 10 2021
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced the Lacey Act Amendments of 2021 to address oversights in existing legal authority to prevent the importation of invasive species.
The legislation would correct the negative impacts of a 2017 D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals decision that diminished the ability of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to manage the establishment and spread of invasive species in the United States. The bill would also grant authority for emergency designation of species that pose an imminent threat, and authority to prohibit importation of wildlife species not yet in trade until they have been assessed for injuriousness.
Limiting the importation of not-previously-traded species before they have been assessed for invasiveness, and restricting the transport of known invasive species in interstate commerce, are two essential tools to slow the increased pressure from invasive species that already strain the response capabilities of both federal and state governments, and burden local economies.
“Florida is home to delicate ecosystems, and sadly we have seen firsthand how ecologically devastating invasive species can be,” Rubio said. “Invasive species threaten to decimate Florida's native plants and animals, and we must do what we can to prevent the introduction of new, injurious species. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation that would provide new tools for fighting invasive species. I remain committed to championing legislation that protects, improves, and restores Florida's water quality and environment, so that Florida's ecosystems can be preserved for generations to come.”
What more ya got?
And the Florida legislature just allows him to do it all? Seriously? And keeping Daylight savings time ye4ar round benefits him alone? Astounding.
I have grandchildren in the Florida school system. DST actually benefits them. There is more daylight for fishing in the evening after Dad takes care of the yard work. They walk to school, and it isn’tt in the dark.
You are a troll making he very typical mistake of believing we are stupid, so you can lie with impunity. You are as wrong about conservatives as you are about evening thing else.
Was a Dominion rep there?
Sex is the only thing they can talk about... and most of the sex talk is crap...
That's funny... 👍
Yes, because Florida has strong laws against voter fraud. Ron will beat Nikki and at least 2 congressional seats will flip...
Excuse me, Hillsborough County is a purple county. Tampa is the blue for, however, Southern Hillsborough is very red, so is Eastern Hillsborough. Don’t write Hillsborough as blue. Tampa might not be as conservative, but it isn’t blue.
It worked for Biden, so why not m
Simple. His office is sugar coating a poison pill. The amendment creates a WHITE LIST of permitted species, defined as those animals which in 2021 were most heavily imported. ALL others will be excluded from that list. This has nothing to do with invasive species since 2 of the most invasive animals are among the most heavily imported.
The industry is horrified at the impact of this unchallenged amendment to the COMPETES act. It shuts down 95% of all imported animals of all types. Local state laws will no longer have the funding or the authority to control species invasive to their state.
ANY imported animal deemed capable of surviving in ANY US territory will be excluded from trade. NOTHING escapes this test.
Hundreds of precious biotopes around the world are currently protected by native people who derive an income from sustainably harvesting species from their land. They protect these areas in order to sustain a living from them. NONE of these species will be approved under the proposed legislation. Mining, foresting, and farming will take over and destroy these biotopes.
There is no justification for this legislation. There are fewer than 100 designated invasive species of the 20,000 currently available in the trade. It will destroy a multi billion dollar industry that is precious to millions of Americans.
This is draconian legislation passed under cover of darkness with no discussion. It will see the light of day when it becomes law. As Speaker Pelosi famously said, “We need to pass it to see what is in it.”
What is in it is a violent destruction of nature and those who protect small animals.
agreed. Stupid indeed.
Piss off Joe.
Right back at you, boy.
That’s great news!! Thank you.
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