Bycatch Reduction and Research Act of 2026

Nicholas J. Begich III

Republican · AK · Representative

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2026-01-06

Source: Congress.gov

The legislation would require fishing operations to implement new methods and technologies to reduce the accidental capture of non-target marine animals, such as dolphins, sea turtles, and other species caught alongside commercial fish. It would also fund research programs to develop and test better fishing practices that minimize this "bycatch" while still allowing fishermen to catch their target species. Commercial fishing companies, recreational fishermen, and marine conservation groups would all be affected by these new requirements and research initiatives.

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