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Jared Huffman: Today's oversight hearing on the Lacey Act, in my view, should focus on strengthening America's premier wildlife…

On the recordMay 16, 2018
Today's oversight hearing on the Lacey Act, in my view, should focus on strengthening America's premier wildlife protection statute to face the threats of the 21st century, such as wildlife trafficking and the spread of invasive species.
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Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

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Huffman emphasizes the need to strengthen wildlife protection laws against modern threats.

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