U.S. Representative Jim Moran (D-VA) who has long apposed hunting and trapping and who has cosponsored multiple anti-hunting, anti-trapping bills during his political history made be nominated to a key position (Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies) that will have a negative impact on sportsmen.
If nominated Moran would oversee the funding for the Department of Interior and its various agencies, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This position would give him access and high power over decisions made regarding public lands which sportsmen hunt on. So he would have the power to close access to public lands or keep them open to sportsmen.
The HSUS supports Jim Moran and his efforts.
Here are some examples of the anti-trapping laws he cosponsored:
HR 3710- which would prohibit the use of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System; and
HR 2480- “Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2009” which would enforce more restrictive labeling requirements on fur.
In February, 2009, he helped form the “Creature Caucus” in order to promote animal rights issues in Washington.
Moran has also supported anti-gun legislation earning himself the number four position on the NRA’s 2006 Top Anti-Gun representatives.
Jim Moran is a serious threat to sportsmen and gun owners, we will be keeping a close eye on him and making the public aware of his actions every step of the way.
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