North Pacific Fishery Management Council Representation Enhancement Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2026-04-30

The proposal would change how the North Pacific Fishery Management Council is structured to make sure all types of fishing interests—such as commercial fishers, recreational fishers, and fishing communities—have a voice in decisions about managing fish populations in Alaskan waters. Currently, some fishing groups may have limited representation on the council, which makes rules about catch limits and fishing practices. This change would give more fishing stakeholders a say in how these important ocean resources are managed.