Urging the United States Congress and federal fisheries managers to make changes to the federal Prohibited Species Donation program to reduce the waste of edible bycatch, increase vessel participation, and improve food security in the state.

Summary

The resolution asks the U.S. Congress and federal fisheries managers to modify the Prohibited Species Donation program so that more edible bycatch is saved instead of discarded. It seeks changes that lower costs for vessels, increase their participation, and help Alaskans facing food‑security challenges, while keeping the program voluntary and without creating incentives for more bycatch.

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