Search Results: keywords:"subsistence uses"

  • 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...

    Simple Explanation

    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. 190 — To enhance the operations of the North Pacific Research Board.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:588

    S. 190, known as the “North Pacific Research Board Enhancement Act,” aims to improve the operations of the North Pacific Research Board. It proposes changes to the 1998 Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act to include a new member who represents...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 190 wants to make the North Pacific Research Board work better by adding someone who knows a lot about Alaska Native traditions to the team, and by allowing the team to use more money for things like organizing if they need it. This way, they can focus on doing important research without too many money worries.