My legislation, H.R. 59, would make a number of improvements to the MSA in order to ensure a proper balance between the biological needs of fish stocks and the economic needs of fishermen and coastal communities.
Describing his bill aimed at improving fisheries management and balancing ecological and economic needs.
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Mr. Young's bill continues that management style while providing for more flexibility and transparency in the law.
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.
With all due respects, in Alaska, the Park Service does not have a good reputation with Alaska Native tribes.
It was sponsored by Congressman Debbie Dingell and initially by Congressman Don Young.
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