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Washington, D.C. - Representative Mary Sattler Peltola today released the following statement regarding the status of the Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization: 

“Yesterday, I was honored to participate in the Committee on Natural Resources mark-up hearing on the reauthorization of Magnuson-Stevens. The last time the committee met on this matter, I was called as a bipartisan witness by Congressman Young and Chairman Huffman. This time, I had a seat at the table and offered an amendment that was adopted by the committee which will strengthen this legislation. The amendment called for adding two additional Alaska Native tribal seats to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council and ensuring qualified candidates are selected. Alaska has long been a leader in responsible fisheries management and Alaskan fishermen deserve to benefit from the resources in our own waters. I look forward to continued conversations with my colleagues and stakeholders as we work towards reauthorization of this critical legislation for Alaskans.”

To watch my opening remarks, click here.

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