Washington DC — Sen. Tom Carper (D-Delaware), Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-Va.), Ranking Member of the EPW Committee, today said: He praised the U.S. bill's passage in the Senate. Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024.
“The ACE Act reauthorizes general programs to protect critical ecosystems and restore wildlife habitat across our nation.” said Chairman Carper.. “With the passage of this bipartisan bill in the Senate, this bill moves one step closer to passing the finish line to strengthen conservation programs that boost our outdoor recreation economy. We appreciate their cooperation and look forward to working with them to get this bill signed into law.”
“By passing the ACE Act today, the Senate scores a victory for conservation and habitat restoration efforts.” Ranking member Capito said:. “I am grateful to Chairman Carper for working with me to introduce and advance this bipartisan bill, which will help revitalize West Virginia’s outdoor recreation industry, especially the Eastern Panhandle region. Sho.”
Background of the ACE Act:
The ACE Act helps protect wildlife and wildlife habitat by reauthorizing the North American Wetlands Conservation Act, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act, and the Chesapeake Bay Program. It also addresses the threat of emerging wildlife diseases such as chronic wasting disease, protects livestock from predators, and combats invasive species.
The ACE Act was proposed by Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Maryland), Sen. John Boozman (R-Arkansas), Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi). ), co-sponsored by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic Party). I.), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Cindy. Hyde Smith (R-Mich.), Lindsey Graham (R.C.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Angus King (I-ME), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.).
This legislation is supported by Ducks Unlimited, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, the National Wildlife Federation, the American Sportfishing Association, the Fish and Wildlife Agents Association, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, and the National Audubon Society. ing.
Available for each section of the bill here.
Full text of the bill is available here.
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