John Hansen: “H.R. 765 was introduced by the gentleman from North Carolina [Mr. Jones] to ensure the maintenance of a herd of wild…”

“H.R. 765 was introduced by the gentleman from North Carolina [Mr. Jones] to ensure the maintenance of a herd of wild horses in Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina. This bill is entitled "The Shackleford Banks Wild Horses Protection Act." H.R. 765 would amend section 5 of the establishment act for Cape Lookout National Seashore to require the Secretary of the Interior to manage a herd of free-roaming wild horses on the island under agreement with the Foundation for Shackleford Horses, a nonprofit corporation established under the laws of North Carolina. Specifically, the bill mandates that the National Park Service maintain a population of 100 to 110 wild horses at the seashore. The National Park Service has an inconsistent policy in managing wild horses. This bill assures that a healthy survivable herd will remain at the seashore, which has historically existed at a 100-horse level. These wild horses have been on the Outer Banks of North Carolina for over 300 years, but the National Park Service will not recognize their cultural value.”