Cravaack Votes to Preserve & Expand Traditional Hunting & Fishing Rights for American Sportsmen

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U.S. Representative Chip Cravaack (MN) released the following statement regarding Tuesday's vote in support of H.R. 4089, Sportsmen's Heritage Act of 2012, which passed the House by a vote of 274-146:

"Outdoor recreation is synonymous with the Eighth District, where hunting and fishing is a way of life. This important legislation passed by the House will remove government roadblocks to these activities and ensure unnecessary red tape does not interfere with the traditional outdoor recreations enjoyed by so many Minnesota sportsmen," said Rep. Cravaack.

Specifically, H.R. 4089 will remove government roadblocks to these activities on certain public lands and guard against new regulations that threaten to block or limit access to hunting and fishing. The bill will protect American jobs and economic growth by supporting recreational opportunities on these federal lands and also reaffirms existing law barring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from banning certain types of ammunition and fishing tackle, which will protect against lawsuits and bureaucratic maneuvers aimed at undermining current law.

H.R. 4089 enjoys widespread support from dozens of the leading national hunting, shooting and fishing organizations, including the National Rifle Association, Safari Club International, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance, and the Wildlife Management Institute.

Rep. Cravaack serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee -- where he is Vice Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee -- the Homeland Security Committee, and the Science, Space and Technology Committee. The 8th Congressional District covers 18 counties in Northeast Minnesota.

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