Wayne Allard: “I would like to say a few quick words in support of S. 2094, the Fish and Wildlife Service Revenue Enhancement Act. I…”

“I would like to say a few quick words in support of S. 2094, the Fish and Wildlife Service Revenue Enhancement Act. I have toured the Repository in the Rocky Mountain Arsenal. I was impressed by the instructional programs the Fish and Wildlife Service runs from that facility. It is obvious that the Repository serves a vital educational role. The Service is trying to utilize their resources to educate and inform the public about wildlife and wildlife trade. The passage of this bill will allow them to put to good use assets that are now just wasting away, and to further their scholastic goals. Another important reason for passage of this bill is that it benefits the National Eagle Repository. They support the cultural and religious activities of Native Americans. We all know how important Raptores such as Bald and Golden Eagles are to the various tribes. The Service goes to great lengths to match the thousands of requests they receive from Native Americans for these rare birds. Any assistance that we can give them which will improve that already excellent operation will be a credit to the Congress.”