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Tell your senators to cosponsor the Recovering America's Wildlife Act

by American Sportfishing Association 18 Apr 19:44 UTC
Tell your senators to cosponsor the Recovering America's Wildlife Act © American Sportfishing Association

The Recovering America's Wildlife Act was just reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. This legislation could remedy the decline of fish and wildlife stocks and natural habitats, but it needs some help becoming law.

Ask your Senators to cosponsor this important bill by sending them a message through our Keep America Fishing Action Alert portal! Send a message here

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