Introducing the Extinction Prevention Act of 2021

 

This week I introduced the Extinction Prevention Act of 2021, which will provide much-needed resources to protect some of the most imperiled wildlife species in the United States.

In a moment, I'm going to explain how this bill will work and list some of the threatened and endangered species it will target, such as North American butterflies. First, I need to ask for your help to get this bill passed.

In a Congress this divided, it's important for us to show that this bill has strong public backing. So, I'm asking you today to add your name in support of the Extinction Prevention Act of 2021 and to tell Congress the time to act is now.

More than one million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction — and species of all kinds are already disappearing at an alarming rate due to human activity.

Among the species at the highest risk are those considered less 'charismatic' because support for the protection of these species has been underfunded for decades.

This bill will provide crucial resources for conservation projects that will protect, restore, and monitor four groups of species that are most at risk of extinction, which include North American butterflies, various Pacific Island plants, freshwater mussels, and Southwest desert fish.

The Extinction Prevention Act of 2021 will give these highly imperiled wildlife species a fighting chance to survive the extinction crisis. But we don't have time to waste.

Leading conservation groups are already supporting this legislation. Now I need your help to prove that we have the grassroots support needed to pass it.

Peace,

Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ)

 

MEET RAÚL GRIJALVA

Representing Arizona's 3rd Congressional District, Raúl first ran for Congress because he believed in the power of bringing people together to improve our communities and make our country a more just place. Throughout his career, Raúl has always fought for underrepresented voices.

Raúl currently serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources. He also serves on the House Committee on Education and Labor, spent 10 years as Chairman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and is a long-standing, senior member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

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