Search Results: keywords:"north pacific research board"

  • S. 3996 — To enhance the work of the North Pacific Research Board.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:494

    S. 3996, titled the “North Pacific Research Board Enhancement Act,” seeks to improve the function of the North Pacific Research Board. The bill proposes amendments to add a new member representing Alaska Natives with knowledge of subsistence uses to the Board. It also changes how the Board...

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    The North Pacific Research Board Enhancement Act is a plan to help make a group called the North Pacific Research Board better at doing its job. The plan includes bringing in a new helper who knows about Alaska Native customs, and it wants to make sure most of the group's money is used for important research instead of other things.

  • S. 4579 — To reauthorize the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act to promote the protection of the resources of the Northwest Straits, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:3,065

    S. 4579 aims to reauthorize and amend the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act to further protect and restore the marine resources of the Northwest Straits region in Washington State. The bill outlines the composition and duties of the Northwest Straits...

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    S. 4579 is a plan to keep the ocean animals and plants in the Northwest Straits area safe and healthy, by having a group of people and tribes work together and listen to others about how best to take care of them. They plan to work with scientists and helpers to make the water and sea life better for everyone.