What does NORTH PACIFIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATION. of North Pacific Fishery Management Council Representation Enhancement Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. It redefines terms within section 3 of the Act, including 'non-industrial commercial fishing interest,' 'recreational fishing interest,' 'rural subsistence user group,' and 'urban subsistence user group'. The Act mandates that the North Pacific Council's five voting members appointed by the Secretary from Alaska include at least one representative from each of these four groups. The Governor of Alaska must indicate on submitted lists whether individuals are representatives of these groups. These changes apply to appointments made one year after the enactment of this section.

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North Pacific Fishery Management Council Representation Enhancement Act of 2026

Q: What does Preamble of North Pacific Fishery Management Council Representation Enhancement Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The stated purpose is to ensure representation for all fishery user groups on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 30, 2026, by Mr. Begich and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of North Pacific Fishery Management Council Representation Enhancement Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the North Pacific Fishery Management Council Representation Enhancement Act of 2026.

Q: What does FINDINGS. of North Pacific Fishery Management Council Representation Enhancement Act of 2026 do?

This section outlines congressional findings on fisheries management The North Pacific Fishery Management Council plays a critical role in managing fisheries Current council composition may lead to underrepresentation of certain user groups Subsistence fishing is vital to Alaska's cultural, economic, and food security needs Minimum appointments for specific groups are needed to promote balanced management

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: Nicholas Begich (R-AK)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to require the North Pacific Fishery Management Council to include at least one representative from each of four defined user groups (non-industrial commercial, recreational, rural subsistence, and urban subsistence) among its five Alaska-appointed voting members.
The bill redefines key terms like 'non-industrial commercial fishing interest' and 'rural subsistence user group' to clarify council representation requirements.
Alaska's governor will be required to identify potential appointees as representatives of these specific user groups when submitting lists to the Secretary.

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