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Senator Template
Templates and links to use for the contact page on the Texas Senators, Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, websites are below. Please contact both Senators to apply as much influence as possible.
Click Here to go to Ted Cruz's contact page
Template for the contact page of Texas Senator Ted Cruz
Subject Sample - Request for help regarding recent drone bait-dropping laws affecting fishermen
Dear Senator Ted Cruz,
I am writing to respectfully express my concerns regarding the current interpretation and enforcement of regulations affecting the use of drones for bait dropping while fishing by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined with a recent interpretation of Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 19.11, also known as the 1956 Federal Airborne Hunting Act (AHA), in particular 19.11 (b)(2) prohibiting the use of aircraft, which includes UAS or drones, to take or attempt to take wildlife, or aid in the act of fishing.
The 1956 Federal Airborne Hunting Act was not written to include using drones to drop baits for use in fishing, and any modern interpretation would have to exclude prohibiting drones for this use, as it does not apply to the narrative of the original regulation.
I understand this matter involves regulatory language rather than legislation passed by Congress, and that clarification or updated verbiage may be possible to distinguish bait deployment from other prohibited drone activities.
Fishermen are requesting your help to have the existing regulation be reviewed with consideration given to protecting lawful, responsible drone bait dropping, and are actively contacting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service director Brian Nesvik with these requests, but nothing appears to be happening or being taken seriously.
For many anglers—particularly disabled individuals, shore-based fishermen, and families without boat access—drone bait dropping provides safe and legal access to fishing opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable.
When used responsibly, this method reduces physical strain, increases safety, and allows continued participation in outdoor recreation.
In addition to personal impact, this issue affects small businesses, local economies, and coastal communities that rely on recreational fishing. Clear, updated regulatory language would help ensure consistent enforcement while still supporting conservation goals.
I respectfully ask for any help possible to get the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to consider reviewing and clarifying the current regulation to explicitly allow drone use for bait dropping where it does not interfere with wildlife, conservation efforts, or public safety.
Thank you for your time, service, and consideration of public input on this matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
Click Here to go to Senator John Cornyn's contact page
Template for the contact page of Texas Senator John Cornyn
Subject Sample - Request for help regarding recent drone bait-dropping laws affecting fishermen
Dear Senator John Cornyn,
I am writing to respectfully express my concerns regarding the current interpretation and enforcement of regulations affecting the use of drones for bait dropping while fishing by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined with a recent interpretation of Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 19.11, also known as the 1956 Federal Airborne Hunting Act (AHA), in particular 19.11 (b)(2) prohibiting the use of aircraft, which includes UAS or drones, to take or attempt to take wildlife, or aid in the act of fishing.
The 1956 Federal Airborne Hunting Act was not written to include using drones to drop baits for use in fishing, and any modern interpretation would have to exclude prohibiting drones for this use as it does not apply to the narrative of the original regulation.
I understand this matter involves regulatory language rather than legislation passed by Congress, and that clarification or updated verbiage may be possible to distinguish bait deployment from other prohibited drone activities.
Fishermen are requesting help to have the existing regulation be reviewed with consideration given to protecting lawful, responsible drone bait dropping, and are actively contacting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service director Brian Nesvik with these requests, but nothing appears to be happening or being taken seriously.
For many anglers—particularly disabled individuals, shore-based fishermen, and families without boat access—drone bait dropping provides safe and legal access to fishing opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable.
When used responsibly, this method reduces physical strain, increases safety, and allows continued participation in outdoor recreation.
In addition to personal impact, this issue affects small businesses, local economies, and coastal communities that rely on recreational fishing. Clear, updated regulatory language would help ensure consistent enforcement while still supporting conservation goals.
I respectfully ask for any help possible to get the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to consider reviewing and clarifying the current regulation to explicitly allow drone use for bait dropping where it does not interfere with wildlife, conservation efforts, or public safety.
Thank you for your time, service, and consideration of public input on this matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]