ACTION ALERT!!!!

The pet industry, and their lobbyists in Washington, D.C., are working hard to weaken House Resolution 2811, an important bill that would halt the import, export and commercial trade in pythons. We need your help TODAY to counter the voices of python breeders and pet shop owners.

H.R. 2811 will be discussed tomorrow (Wednesday) in the House Judiciary Committee. The following U.S. Representatives from south Florida are members of this committee.

Please call both members, urge them to support H.R. 2811 and to oppose any amendments that would weaken the bill.

Florida residents:  Make sure that you mention you are calling from Florida.

Contact:

• Congressman Thomas J. Rooney
Phone: (202) 225-5792

• Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Phone: (202) 225-7931

Please also contact the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and the ranking Republican member, and ask for their support of H.R. 2811.

Explain that this bill is very important to Florida residents concerned about animal welfare and protecting Florida's fragile environment.

Contact:

• Congressman John Conyers (D-MI), Committee Chair
Phone: (202) 225-5126

• Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX), Ranking Member
Phone: (202) 225-4236

Thank you!