Thank you for taking action for birds!
Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the Migratory Bird Protection Act (MBPA) and Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act. American Bird Conservancy (ABC) celebrates the introduction of these bills, which reinforce protections for migratory birds and imperiled seabird species, such as the Waved Albatross and Pink-footed Shearwater.
The Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act would require implementation and adoption of the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatross and Petrels (ACAP) by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service. This agreement seeks to protect albatrosses and petrels by coordinating international activities that include conservation measures, research, the exchange of information, and increased public awareness that benefit these birds. This legislation would implement a multilateral agreement that protects 31 species of seabirds from worldwide threats, such as fisheries bycatch. Urge your members of Congress to protect vulnerable seabird species by backing the Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act »
The MBPA renews bipartisan Congressional efforts to strengthen the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). The MBPA would help create legal certainty by solidifying the inclusion of incidental take and development of a general permit program for industries with significant bird mortality. This permitting process would advance bird conservation by expanding the use of beneficial practices that avoid, minimize, and compensate for impacts to birds. It would also provide industry increased certainty without substantial administrative burden and establish clear, consistent guidelines for meeting legal obligations under the MBTA. Urge your U.S. Representatives and Senators to support the Migratory Bird Protection Act (MBPA) »
