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Congressman Don Young Chosen to Helm Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples as Republican Leader for the 117th Congress

Congressman Don Young Chosen to Helm Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples as Republican Leader for the 117th Congress
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Congressman Don Young Introduces Suite of Legislation to Protect Alaska s Fishing Industry, Defend Integrity of Alaskan Seafood

Congressman Don Young Introduces Suite of Legislation to Protect Alaska’s. Congressman Don Young Introduces Suite of Legislation to Protect Alaska’s Fishing Industry, Defend Integrity of Alaskan Seafood Washington, D.C.  – Monday, Alaska Congressman Don Young introduced several pieces of legislation to support Alaska’s fishermen, processors, and the fish stocks they depend on. This suite includes the Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act, the Prevention of Escapement of Genetically Altered Salmon in the United States Act, the Keep Finfish Free Act, legislation to require the labeling of genetically engineered fish, and legislation to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to better work for Alaska.

Biden s pick for Interior secretary is a passionate foe of drilling in Arctic Refuge

Indian Country Today editor Mark Trahant said the news made a big splash in Native communities. “Everyone’s working at home, yet we could still hear the reaction going across the country, so that gives you a pretty good idea,” said Trahant, a former UAA professor and member of the Shoshone-Bannock tribe. “If you think about the history of the country, it’s so rare to have real representation, as in secretaries of agencies. Zero. So this is a big moment.” The Interior Department employs about 70,000 people and encompasses vastly divergent sub-agencies. One is the Bureau of Indian Affairs.  La quen náay Liz Medicine Crow, president of the First Alaskans Institute, said the Department of Interior is still repairing its relationship with tribes after eras of abuse and contempt.

Congressman Don Young s Bill to Create Opportunities for Young People in the Fishing Industry Sails Through the House - Alaska Native News

Congressman Don Young’s Bill to Create Opportunities for Young People. Congressman Don Young’s Bill to Create Opportunities for Young People in the Fishing Industry Sails Through the House   Washington, D.C. – Today, the Young Fishermen’s Development Act (H.R. 1240), legislation authored by Alaska Congressman Don Young, was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 1240 addresses the longtime decline in younger Americans entering the commercial fishing industry. This legislation would create the first ever national grant program through the Department of Commerce to support training, education, and workforce development for the nation’s next generation of commercial fishermen. H.R. 1240 was introduced earlier in the 116th Congress with Representative Jared Golden (D-ME) along with original cosponsors Representatives Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Aumua Amata (R-American Samoa).

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