HR 669

    What is HR 669?
    H.R. 669 stands for House Resolution 669 and is titled "The Nonnative Wildlife Invasion
    Prevention Act". It is a bill currently before Congress that if passed will change the way that the
    US Government classifies animal species that are not native to the United States. H.R. 669
    will make it illegal to breed and sell many animals that are very common in the pet trade.

    Why should you care about HR 669?
    Anyone with pet fish, birds, reptiles, or small mammals will be affected by this bill. Any
    company selling product or services for pet fish, birds, reptiles or small mammals will be
    affected by this bill. Would you be impacted by "The Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention
    Act"?

  • Virtually all fish in an aquarium are not native to the United States
  • Most pet birds are species not native to the US
  • Most reptiles kept as pets are not native to the US
  • Hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs and ferrets are not native to the US

    What can you do to stop HR 669?
    Pet owners support the concept of a risk based approach to non-native imports, unfortunately
    H.R. 669 as drafted does not provide a constructive way forward.

    You can help by standing up and making your voice heard. Let your Representative know that
    you oppose H.R. 669 as drafted and the financial and/or emotional effect it will have on you, or
    your friends, or your family members if it passes.  The link below will allow you to send an
    email to your Representative in Congress and even give you the option to follow up with a
    phone call.






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    Avian Medical Center
    Oregon's first avian veterinary practice exclusively for birds.  Dr. Marli Lintner has worked for over 20
    years with parrots of almost every species, as well as poultry, ratites, raptors, waterfowl and avian
    wildlife.  Her avian veterinary experience is  unparalleled in Oregon.

    Avicultural Society of America
    The objects of the Society are the study of foreign and native birds; the dissemination among the
    members and public of information for the care, breeding and feeding of birds in captivity; the
    perpetuation of species that are threatened with extinction; and the publication of matters pertaining
    to aviculture.

    American Federation of Aviculture
    The American Federation of Aviculture (AFA) is a nonprofit national organization established in 1974,
    whose purpose is to represent all aspects of aviculture and to educate the public about keeping and
    breeding birds in captivity.

    National Animal Interest Alliance Trust
    The NAIA Trust is a nonprofit 501 (c) 4 organization established promote responsible animal care
    and ownership and reasonable laws, policies and regulations to protect animals and the people
    who care for them.
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