The original link at the EAA is
http://www.eaa.org/communications/eaanews/090100_urgent.html but here is the text:
ATTENTION EAA CHAPTERS AND MEMBERS
EAA needs your assistance to prevent the passage of Section 361 and Section 362, House Bill H.R. 4205. These two sections of H.R. 4205 contains language requiring the demilitarization of surplus military equipment. Demilitarization means rendering all surplus military equipment inoperable, which would effectively ground the warbird fleet, an important part of our military and aviation heritage.
EAA requests that you contact your Congressional representative as soon as possible and state your opposition to Section 361 and Section 362 of House Bill "H.R. 4205". Either use the local phone number listed in your phone book or call the U.S. Capital switchboard, 800-241-7109, ask to speak to your representative and then state your opposition to these sections of the bill. A web link is provided below to find fax numbers, mailing addresses, and e-mail addresses for your Congressional representatives.
Many warbird owners and enthusiasts regard such broad authority as a threat to these significant aircraft, since military representatives could force museums and other collectors to make the airplanes unflyable to comply with the regulation.
Unless these sections are defeated, they will effectively cripple the warbird preservation movement.
Since late July, members of EAA’s Legal Advisory Council and Warbirds of America Division have been working with congressional representatives to modify the language in the resolution. A key figure in the effort is Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK), a pilot and supporter of recreational aviation. Sen. Inhofe and EAA have suggested that Department of Defense’s authority include demilitarization for purposes of "solely deactivating offensive equipment and weaponry" in disposed surplus items.
However, this legislation may continue in its current form unless you take action to stop it. Please take action today.
Section 361 of the proposed Bill gives the government the authority to demilitarize ex-military aircraft and Section 362 of the Bill requires the government to track the identity of anyone who has purchased ex-military hardware.
Please take a few minutes to call, fax or email your local Congressman and ask that they take action to remove Section 361 and Section 362 from House Resolution 4205. If you send a FAX, a simple, handwritten note is all that is necessary (FAXES are actually given higher priority than e-mails by most congressional offices). In your letter:
Identify yourself as a concerned constituent of their district, sign it with your name, address, and phone number.
That you are an enthusiasts of historic ex-military American aircraft such a P-51 fighters and B-17’s
That you are very concerned that Section 361 and Section 362 of House Resolution (H.R.) bill 4205 will require the destruction of these historic US ex-military aircraft
Request that Section 361 and 362 be removed from H.R. 4205.
You can check your local phone book for your congressman’s contact information or go to
http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/ EAA is keenly aware that "citizen awareness and action" makes a large impact on congressional actions. As in any action, 100 letters/faxes or more can make a huge difference on how your congressional members react to legislative agenda items. Be proactive and let them know how you feel about Sections 361 and 362 of H.R. bill 4205.
