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Today we sit down with National Geographic’s Python Hunter’s very own Shawn Heflick and talk about the recent HR511 hearing and how he feels about it. Later on we also get into what everyone can do to help the fight and prevent further fights in the future. Sit back, enjoy and don’t forget to tell your friends about DRN by hitting one of the share buttons below.
HR511 Hearing, FULL length
Some in Congress oppose wider ban on big snakes
WASHINGTON — The monstrous snakes that have invaded the Everglades and gobbled up some of its endangered wildlife are Florida’s problem, not cause for a nationwide ban, someRepublicans in Congress declared on Thursday.
Their staunch opposition greatly diminishes the chances that Congress will approve a bill to broaden the ban on invasive snakes that was proposed by U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney, R-Tequesta, and supported by proponents of Everglades restoration.
HR 511 ‘Python Ban’ Goes To Hearing
On Thursday, November 29 at 10:00 AM, the US House Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing on HR 511. The bill known as the ‘Python Ban’ seeks to add nine constricting snakes to the Injurious Wildlife list of the Lacey Act. HR 511 could restrict import and interstate transport of constrictor snakes throughout the US. The bill’s sponsor is Representative Tom Rooney (R-FL). HR 511 reported out of US House Committee on the Judiciary on a voice vote in February, 2012.
HR 511 will be heard by the House Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans and Insular Affairs on November 29th. The Subcommittee Chair is Representative John Flemming (R-LA). The hearing will be held in the Longworth House Office Building at 10:00 AM.