National Python & Boa Ban Call In

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As a constituent, I am writing to urge you to oppose H.R. 2811/S. 373, which prohibits interstate trade of several species of pythons and boa constrictors that have been common household pets for decades. My opposition does not intend to downplay the real problems that many invasive species pose for our nation’s ecosystems. I am opposed to S. 373/H.R.2811 because it will leave the hundreds of thousands of responsible Americans that own pythons and boa constrictors without any options for the next thirty years or more.

For example, this bill will prohibit people with pet snakes from moving to a new state in order to gain employment or care for an ill or elderly family member. It will not allow pet owners to seek specialized veterinary care that may only exist in another state. It will prohibit our honorable American service men and women from returning to their home states with their pets after their tour of duty is complete. Finally, this bill will prevent Americans forced to evacuate with their snakes from natural disaster areas on routes that takes them across state lines.

Hard working Americans faced with the situations listed above will be forced to either break the law, let their snakes loose, or kill their beloved pets. I respectfully hope that you will agree with me when I say that all of these options are unacceptable.

Please do all you can to oppose this legislation until it can be written in a way that provides reasonable options for the thousands of responsible python and boa constrictor owners living in our great state and tens of thousands more around the rest of the country. Thank you for your consideration.		National Python & Boa Ban Call In

Latest reported calls for "National Python & Boa Ban Call In":

  1. Sun., Mar. 14, 2010 7:14 PM    link Andrew p. | Everett, WA
    Call Report for Sen. Maria Cantwell (D WA)

    i tried calling the number but kept getting a beeping sound like the phone was off the hook

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  3. Tue., Feb. 2, 2010 9:39 AM    link David F. | Pennsauken, NJ
    Call Report for Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D NJ)

    I called Mr.Lauenberg asking them to use some "COMMON" sense in the laws and pointing the many species of Pythons and Boas that never get more than 3-5 ft.

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  5. Tue., Feb. 2, 2010 9:29 AM    link David F. | Pennsauken, NJ
    Call Report for Sen. Robert Menendez (D NJ)

    I called Mr.Menendez's office ,they were very polite and said they would see Mr. Menendez would get he message of NO BLANET BANS ON BOAS AND PYTHON OWNERSHIP!!

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  7. Sun., Jan. 31, 2010 11:47 PM    link Lindsay B. | Eugene, OR
    Call Report for Sen. Jeff Merkley (D OR)

  8. Sun., Jan. 31, 2010 11:47 PM    link Lindsay B. | Eugene, OR
    Call Report for Sen. Ron Wyden (D OR)

  9. Mon., Jan. 25, 2010 10:50 AM    link Brian B. | Chattanooga, OK
    Call Report for Sen. James M. Inhofe (R OK)

    called and contacted his assistand and asked that she passed my strong opposition on S 373 to the Senator.

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  11. Mon., Jan. 25, 2010 10:50 AM    link Brian B. | Chattanooga, OK
    Call Report for Sen. Tom Coburn (R OK)

    I called and contacted his assistand and asked that she passed my strong opposition on S 373 to the Senator.

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  13. Fri., Jan. 22, 2010 12:13 PM    link Michael B. | Sterling, VA

    I left a message with Sen Webb to vote NO. Sen Warner's connecting line didnot work; just dead air. I voiced my opinion on this subject. Thank-You Michael Baxter

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  15. Thu., Jan. 21, 2010 6:19 PM    link wil b. | Modesto, CA
    Call Report for Sen. Barbara Boxer (D CA)

    I called both and have still yet to get a call back from them.

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  17. Mon., Jan. 11, 2010 3:16 PM    link Sam B. | Ladson, SC
    Call Report for Sen. Jim DeMint (R SC)

    I called both and have still yet to get a call back from them. I have spoken with Congress on several occasions, but the senate seems to be ignoring my calls or they are not getting the messages. I had even asked about a meeting in the messages, so I am guessing my next step is going to be showing up at the town hall meeting in February when they have it and that way they will have to have the face to face.

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    Sam Bearden
    www.beardensburms.com
    www.burmesepythonforums.com

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  19. Wed., Jan. 6, 2010 9:06 PM    link Sam B. | Ladson, SC
    Call Report for Sen. Jim DeMint (R SC)

    First off, how cool is this program? I type my number on the page and it calls for me that is awesome. I called both, I know it is after hours, but I left a detailed message. I have been in contacted several times by Congress since my first email and the office of Congressman Barrett has been incredible to say the least. I was hoping to get a similar response from senate, but got tired of waiting and decided it was time to call and get this ball rolling. Big thanks to NatPet for making the calling and emailing "so easy a caveman could do it" sorry I had to throw that in there. Anyway any one can do this all you have to do is speak NatPet does the rest.

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  21. Sat., Dec. 26, 2009 3:50 PM    link Jorge L. | Miami, FL
    Call Report for Sen. Bill Nelson (D FL)

    mail box full, will call back on monday

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  23. Wed., Dec. 23, 2009 1:24 PM    link Joel T. | Kent, WA
    Call Report for Sen. Maria Cantwell (D WA)

    Called Senator Cantwell's office and spoke with a staffer who took zip code and said she'd pass my message on to the senator.

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  25. Tue., Dec. 22, 2009 2:00 PM    link Name not displayed | Keene, NH
    Call Report for Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D NH)

    Rep. didn't say much; wrote down my name, location and position on the bill.

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  27. Tue., Dec. 22, 2009 1:59 PM    link Name not displayed | Keene, NH
    Call Report for Sen. Judd Gregg (R NH)

    Was told that Sen. Gregg is not on the Environmental committee and doesn't have a say in this bill (!), but that he (the secretary) would pass the message along anyway.

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  29. Mon., Dec. 21, 2009 2:58 PM    link Stuart Y. | Waynesburg, PA
    Call Report for Sen. Arlen Specter (D PA)

    Was able to speak to a (I assume) secretary. She said he does not yet have any position on this bill

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  31. Mon., Dec. 21, 2009 2:53 PM    link Stuart Y. | Waynesburg, PA

  32. Mon., Dec. 21, 2009 2:27 PM    link Name not displayed | Princeton, IN
    Call Report for Sen. Richard G. Lugar (R IN)

    Called both reps. Left a message for one and talked to a staff member for the other.

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  34. Mon., Dec. 21, 2009 2:03 PM    link Michael L. | Rockaway, NJ
    Call Report for Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D NJ)

    I called Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg and Sen. Robert Menendez

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  36. Mon., Dec. 21, 2009 5:39 AM    link Daniel B. | Rock Hill, SC
    Call Report for Sen. Jim DeMint (R SC)

    both boxes full ill call all damn day because i dont have nothing better to do i call till they have to vote on it

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