Sullivan's trawl bycatch bill clears a U.S. Senate committee
Sullivan’s bycatch bill cleared committee as he seeks to advance it while facing a reelection challenge.
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US Senate committee advances Bycatch Reduction Act2 articles·2 sources
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Sen. Dan Sullivan’s Bycatch Reduction Act cleared the Senate Commerce Committee, advancing his effort to reduce trawler impacts on salmon, halibut and other species. The bill faces criticism from some fishing advocates and pollock industry groups, while Sullivan is campaigning against Mary Peltola.
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