My request is that you openly challenge the misconception that in the United States, Wild Horses and Burros DO NOT contribute to the control of wildfire. Challenge the BLM logic that Wild Horses must be held in off-range long-term holding for the remainder of their lives. Challenge the BLM allegation that Wild horses and burros cause ecological and economic damage. The actions of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the US Forest Service (USFS) have caused damage to public lands environmental health. By allowing overgrazing to significantly increase the fuel load for wildfires both agencies have endangered private and public property and are contributing to overwhelming fire insurance costs to the taxpayer. This is to request you work with your fellow legislators and move to direct the Department of Interior, both BLM and USFS to significantly address means to address control and elimination of fuels for wildfires. These agencies are ignoring hard evidence of the harm their programs are causing in order to accommodate pressure from lobbyists. For far too long the programs in place supporting public lands ranching have harmed the taxpayer inn favor of a few, elite, wealthy ranching corporations. These accommodations must be stopped. Proposed Directive The Bureau of Land Management is directed to incorporate rewilding of animals already removed from public lands for control of wildfire. None of the funds made available in this act, in this, past and future fiscal years may be reprogrammed without the advance approval of the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations in accordance with the reprogramming procedures contained in the report accompanying this Act.

I request that you speak out against the misconception that Wild Horses and Burros do not contribute to wildfire control in the United States. It is important to challenge the BLM's reasoning that Wild Horses should be held in off-range long term holding for their entire lives. Additionally, challenge the BLM's claims that these animals cause ecological and economic harm, as they are native species and not introduced. It is crucial to work together with fellow legislators to amend the 1971 law and ensure that the government does not bend to pressure from lobbyists. As of now, neither Equus caballus nor Equus anis are classified as invasive by the USDA Invasive Species Center or the Department of Interior National Invasive Species Council, so why should the BLM treat them differently? I propose that the Bureau of Land Management should be directed to reintroduce animals already removed from public lands for wildfire management purposes. Any reprogramming of funds should require advance approval from the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations. Let us strive for consistency and accurate representation of these native species.

I urge you to challenge the misperception that Wild Horses and Burros do not play a vital role in controlling wildfires in the United States. It is essential to question the Bureau of Land Management's reasoning for keeping these animals in off-range long-term holding for the entirety of their lives. Additionally, challenge the BLM's claims that Wild Horses and Burros cause environmental and economic harm. These animals are not introduced but are indeed a native species with DNA identical to the indigenous population. It is imperative that we work together with fellow legislators to amend the 1971 law to ensure the government does not cater to lobbyist pressures. Currently, both Equus caballus and Equus asinus are not classified as invasive by reputable entities such as the USDA Invasive Species Center or the Department of Interior National Invasive Species Council. Thus, it is puzzling why the Bureau of Land Management treats them differently. I propose a directive for the Bureau of Land Management to include rewilding of previously removed animals from public lands to aid in wildfire control efforts. No funds from this or any other fiscal year should be reallocated without prior approval from the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations. Let's work towards a more logical and sustainable approach in managing these native species.

My appeal is for a strong and transparent challenge to the misconception that Wild Horses and Burros in the United States do not naturally assist in the control of wildfires. We must question the BLM's reasoning that Wild Horses should be confined to off-range long term holding for the entirety of their lives. The BLM's assertion that Wild Horses and burros cause ecological and economic harm must be scrutinized. These animals are not introduced but rather belong to the native species Equus caballus. It is imperative to work collaboratively with fellow legislators to amend the outdated 1971 law. It is crucial for the government to remain impartial and not be swayed by pressure from special interest groups. As of now, neither Equus caballus nor Equus anis are listed as invasive species by reputable organizations, so why does the Bureau of Land Management treat them differently? I propose a directive for the Bureau of Land Management to promote rewilding efforts for animals that have been displaced from public lands due to wildfire control measures. It is essential that no funds be reallocated without proper approval from the relevant Congressional Committees. Let us work towards a more balanced and informed approach to the management of Wild Horses and Burros in the US.

I urge for a strong challenge against the prevailing misconception in the United States that Wild Horses and Burros do not play a significant role in wildfire control. We must question the flawed perspective of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that Wild Horses should be consigned to off-range long term holding for the remainder of their lives. Additionally, it is essential to counter the BLM's misguided claim that Wild Horses and burros cause ecological and economic harm. We must emphasize that Wild Horses are a native species that have been detrimentally impacted by human interventions and not introduced as alleged. It is imperative that we collaborate with our fellow legislators to amend the outdated 1971 law. The government must not waver in its decisions to appease lobbyists. Equus caballus and Equus anis are not classified as invasive species by reputable bodies like the USDA Invasive Species Center or the Department of Interior National Invasive Species Council. Therefore, there is no valid reason for the BLM to treat them differently. As a proposed directive, the BLM should be mandated to implement rewilding initiatives for animals already removed from public lands for wildfire management. Any reprogramming of funds related to this matter must receive prior approval from the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations to ensure accountability and transparency in accordance with established procedures. Let us collectively strive to champion the preservation and responsible management of our valuable native species.

I'm urging you to address and challenge the misinformation circulating about the role of Wild Horses and Burros in controlling wildfires in the United States. It's crucial to question the Bureau of Land Management's reasoning behind confining Wild Horses in off-range long-term holding facilities indefinitely. Moreover, the allegations made by the BLM claiming that Wild Horses and burros pose ecological and economic threats must be scrutinized. It's important to emphasize that Wild Horses and burros are not invasive species but rather native to the land. Although human intervention has altered the diversity of Equus caballus, the DNA of both indigenous and introduced populations remains identical, establishing them as a single and identifiable native species. I request your cooperation with fellow legislators to advocate for an amendment to the 1971 law governing the management of Wild Horses and Burros. The government should not yield to lobbyist pressure and must prioritize logical and consistent decision-making. Currently, neither Equus caballus nor Equus anis are classified as invasive by reputable entities like the USDA Invasive Species Center or the Department of Interior National Invasive Species Council, so why does the BLM insist on treating them differently? A proposed directive is to instruct the Bureau of Land Management to incorporate rewilding strategies for previously removed animals from public lands to aid in wildfire management efforts. It is imperative that no funding allocated in this act, past or future fiscal years, can be reallocated without prior approval from the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations as per the reprogramming protocols outlined in the accompanying Act report. By working together to challenge the existing narrative and promote ethical and sustainable solutions, we can ensure the conservation and protection of these native species effectively.