Back in July, I sent an e-mail to both my senators. I don't have the e-mail that the other senator sent, but he basically agreed 'that a knee jerk reaction won't solve problems'. I received another e-mail from the other senator.
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Thank you for writing to express your concerns about proposals for new regulations regarding pythons. I am glad that you are paying attention to this problem, and I hope you will accept my apology for the delay in my response to your note.
The death of the small girl in Florida was an irreparable tragedy, as is the untimely loss of any child. Yet, you are correct in noting that no single event is sufficient evidence for changing laws that affect an entire nation.
Senator Nelson's proposal seeks to amend Title 18 of the United States Code to include pythons on a list of regulated injurious animals. This bill is currently in the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, of which I am not a member. If the bill comes to the Senate floor, I will review it with your thoughts in mind. I am not convinced a change is necessary or even advisable. The proposal is likely duplicative, as current law already allows the Secretary of the Interior to prohibit the importation of any species that he or she considers threatening to humans.
Thank you again for communicating your concerns; I hope that you will continue to do so.
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In short, oklahoma senators don't agree with the change. While this senator isn't on the committee, the other senator is on the committee. I figured everyone would like to read this.
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