Peltola Denounces Listing King Salmon as Endangered, Calls for Real Action
Statement follows NOAA Fisheries issuance of positive 90-day finding on a petition to list Chinook Salmon as threatened or endangered
WASHINGTON – This week, following the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announcement of a study into the merits of listing Gulf of Alaska King… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Mary Peltola (AK-AL) introduced a pair of bills to restrict bottom trawling and reduce bycatch – the bipartisan Bycatch Reduction and Mitigation Act and the Bottom Trawl Clarity Act.
“Since coming to Congress, I’ve worked to make fish and fishing policy the issue of national importance it deserves to be,” said Rep. Peltola. “I know… Read more »
Peltola Secures Wins for Alaska Skies
FAA Reauthorization Act passes U.S. House with Peltola-led Alaska wins
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Mary Peltola (AK-AL) voted to pass the House version of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act – legislation reauthorized every five years to regulate federal air transportation The bill now heads to the… Read more »
Congressional Delegation Introduce
Chugach Alaska Land Exchange and Oil Spill Recovery Act
Implements Regional Land Study, Helps Realize Benefits Promised Under ANCSA
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Mary Sattler Peltola… Read more »
Peltola Submits FY25 Spending Requests
Projects span Alaska issues, geography
WASHINGTON – Friday, Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (AK-AL) submitted Fiscal Year 2025 Community Project Funding requests for Alaska’s At-Large district, seeking to secure nearly $60.2 million in diverse and much-needed projects for the state.
“Alaska’s needs are vast and unique,… Read more »
On Alaska Mining Day, Peltola Loosens Mining Restrictions
Peltola-led Mining Regulatory Clarity Act passes U.S. House
WASHINGTON – On May 10, Alaska Mining Day, Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (AK-AL) celebrated House passage of H.R. 2925, the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV-02) and co-led by Rep. Peltola, passed the… Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 8, 2024
Contact: Kaitlin Hooker
kaitlin.hooker@mail.house.gov
Peltola Blasts Motion to Vacate
WASHINGTON – Today, following Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s call to remove Speaker Mike Johnson, Representative Mary Peltola (AK-AL) released the following statement:
“The last time party infighting created days… Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 7, 2024
Contact: Kaitlin Hooker
kaitlin.hooker@mail.house.gov
Peltola Votes to Lower Energy Bills for Alaskans
Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act Passes U.S. House
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Mary Sattler Peltola (AK-AL) voted to pass H.R. 6192, the Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act. The legislation would prevent… Read more »
Bristol Bay Protection Act codifies 2023 EPA decision
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Mary Peltola (AK-AL) introduced the Bristol Bay Protection Act, new legislation that would codify a 2023 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision to veto the Pebble Mine – a proposed copper-gold-molybdenum mining project in the Bristol Bay region of Southwest Alaska – under Clean Water Act… Read more »
Peltola Hires Grant Coordinator to Bring Federal Dollars to AK Communities
Aurora Taylor to Join Team Mary
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Mary Peltola (AK-AL) announced her office had created a new staff position focused specifically on aiding Alaska cities, towns, and localities to better identify and secure federal grant funding. Aurora Taylor, whose previous experience… Read more »