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Alaska Public MediaSep 17, 2026Local News

Sullivan's trawl bycatch bill clears a U.S. Senate committee

Cantwell was among four Democratic committee members voting against Sullivan’s bill.

Sullivan's trawl bycatch bill clears a U.S. Senate committee
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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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