Although I have long supported the goal of fighting IUU fishing in foreign fisheries and leveling the playing field for U.S. seafood producers, SIMP is not up to the task. This program should be reformed, not expanded.
Don Young criticized the SIMP program's effectiveness and called for its reform.
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I believe the councils can actually manage the fish better than a centralized political figure.
Alaska's own Representative Don Young voted in favor of H.R. 1620's expanded jurisdictional definition.
I come before you today to plead on behalf of all Alaskans for relief from the inimical policies imposed by the current Administration.
I would welcome the opportunity to discuss Willow with you at any time, and further to facilitate your meeting with the groups above to hear from them directly.
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