H.R. 8598 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress

North Pacific Fishery Management Council Representation Enhancement Act of 2026

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Cosponsors: none · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-08

Introduced: 2026-04-30

Latest action (2026-04-30): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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