Buchanan, Blumenauer Oppose Delisting Gray Wolves as Endangered Species

Statement

Congressmen Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), co-chairs of the Animal Protection Caucus, released the following statement after the Interior Department announced it would move to delist the gray wolf from protection under the Endangered Species Act in the 48 contiguous states:

"The plan to remove gray wolves from the Endangered Species list is deeply concerning. These iconic creatures are integral to ecosystems across the country and in many regions are beginning a fragile recovery. This proposal would threaten that possibility. We will continue to fight to preserve endangered species that are so critical to our country's heritage."

Buchanan received an A rating from the Humane Society for his leadership and votes in 2018. He is also a past recipient of the Humane Society's "Legislator of the Year" award. His strong record of defending animals includes opposing weaker protections for the Florida manatee and panther, as well as urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to restore a database of animal cruelty information that the department removed suddenly and without notice.

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