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| https://cunningham.house.gov/media/press-releases/cunningham-calls-house-vote-americas-conservation-enhancement-act-following | Cunningham Calls for House Vote on the America's Conservation Enhancement Act Following Passage in the Senate | 2020-09-17 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Democrat | House | SC | Joe Cunningham | C001122 | cunningham.house.gov | legacy | Bipartisan legislation will reauthorize or establish several important government wildlife conservation programs Washington, D.C. Rep. Joe Cunningham (SC-01) today called for a House vote on the America's Conservation Enhancement Act (ACE), following its passage in the Senate by unanimous consent on Wednesday evening. America's Conservation Enhancement Act is bipartisan legislation that would reauthorize or establish several important government wildlife conservation programs, including the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). The bill would reauthorize NAWCA for five years, thereby ensuring the critical work to protect and restore thousands of acres of Lowcountry wetlands can continue. These wetlands provide habitat for many wildlife species and they improve water quality by preventing soil erosion, especially in areas like the Lowcountry that are prone to flooding. ACE also authorizes the National Fish Habitat Partnership program, which helps restore fish population and habitats. In the Lowcountry, our economy and way of life depends on clean and healthy wetlands and waterways, said Rep. Joe Cunningham. At a time when our community needs it the most, this bipartisan legislation is a comprehensive victory for conservation funding, access to public lands, and the responsible stewardship of our natural resources. It's a victory for birders, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes. The Senate has already taken the critical step to protecting our wildlife by passing the ACE Act by unanimous consent and I urge House leadership to do the same soon as possible. In March, Cunningham led a letter to House leadership urging them to bring America's Conservation Enhancement Act to the House floor for a vote. Cunningham called attention to the pivotal role that the outdoor recreation industry plays in South Carolina's economy, generating $16.3 billion annually in consumer spending and 151,000 jobs in the state. The measures contained in ACE would help us continue to responsibly manage and protect our natural resources and the many livelihoods that depend on them. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |