Bycatch Reduction and Research Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Jan 6, 2026
What it does
The Bycatch Reduction and Research Act of 2026 would direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to conduct new research on Alaska salmon and marine ecosystems, build a testing facility for fishing gear, and streamline electronic monitoring systems to reduce bycatch.
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
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