Dear Mr. Cohen,

Thank you for your letter about expanding the protections afforded by H.R. 4833 Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) . I appreciate hearing from you, and I welcome the opportunity to continue a dialogue on this matter and other issues as your congressman.

The welfare of our animals and maintenance of our ecosystems matter. All animals – domesticated and wild – deserve to be treated in a humane and respectful manner. Further, human interference in thriving ecosystems is dangerous and unnecessary. Animal welfare and conservation efforts go hand-in-hand, and it is vital that we fight to protect our environment and its biodiversity for generations to come.

It is critical that the federal government contribute to the well-being of animals and the nurturing of our ecosystems – not to their harm and destruction. Moving forward, I will continue to work with my colleagues in Congress to advocate for the decent and humane treatment of animals, lending my voice in support of species that have none.

Please visit me at https://ivey.house.gov to continue the conversation and keep up with my latest work in service to the Fourth Congressional District of Maryland.

Sincerely,
Rep. Glenn Ivey
Member of Congress