[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 103 (Thursday, June 16, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E635]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOVERING AMERICA'S WILDLIFE ACT OF 2021

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                               speech of

                            HON. GWEN MOORE

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 14, 2022

  Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the 
Recovering America's Wildlife Act, legislation that I have cosponsored 
which would strengthen our response to habitat loss, climate change, 
and disease impacting the health and well-being of threatened and 
endangered wildlife throughout our country.
  Habitat loss, climate change, invasive species, disease, and severe 
weather have all taken a severe toll on birds, mammals, fish, 
amphibians, reptiles, butterflies, and bees. It is important that we 
take bold steps and invest in collaborative solutions to protect our 
wildlife.
  According to the National Wildlife Federation, approximately one-
third of bird species in North America are in urgent need of 
conservation action and over forty percent of American freshwater fish 
are currently at risk of extinction. Recent ecological changes, such as 
the increasing number of wildfires and rising average water 
temperatures, are pushing many species of animals towards endangerment 
and extinction. As the representative for the great city of Milwaukee, 
located on beautiful Lake Michigan, I know just how important wildlife 
is to our economy, outdoor recreation, and the well-being of the 
environment.
  This bill would bring much-needed resources to state, local and 
tribal wildlife professionals tasked with conserving wildlife and their 
habitat. The legislation would provide funding for the conservation or 
restoration of wildlife and plant species of the greatest conservation 
need, to implement the wildlife conservation strategies of states, 
territories, the District of Columbia and tribal governments, and 
support wildlife conservation education and recreation projects. Unless 
we invest in proactive, innovative solutions, we risk losing thousands 
of species.
  I was happy to support this bill. Passing this legislation would be a 
good step in our continuing efforts to protect our environment and 
wildlife for the enjoyment of current and future generations.

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