The House of Representatives today passed H.R. 3734, the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area Act. The legislation will rename the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, to the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area. 

“Morley Nelson was an ardent advocate for the protection of the nation's birds of prey,” said House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick J. Rahall (D-WV). “I am pleased to see his life’s work honored in this legislation and appreciate Congressman Simpson’s efforts.”

Congressman Sali also supported the legislation and said, “I commend Mike Simpson, for introducing H.R. 3734, which renames the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area the ‘Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area.’  It’s a fitting tribute to a great Idahoan and a great American.”

The legislation has one final hurdle before reaching the President’s desk. The U.S. Senate needs to consider it as Senators Craig and Crapo’s companion legislation (S.262) has already cleared its respective committee. “This has been a great team effort by the Idaho Delegation,” said Simpson. “I’m proud to be part of honoring the life and work of Morley Nelson.”