In CommitteeFiled Aug 6, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 6, 2026
Summary
This legislation directs agencies that conduct fisheries stock assessments to incorporate environmental DNA (eDNA) methods, aiming for more accurate data on fish populations. It would affect fisheries managers, scientists, and the fishing industry by providing a newer tool for monitoring stocks, which could help sustain fisheries and inform policy decisions.
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