To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to ensure representation for all fishery user groups on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 8598

The bill H.R. 8598, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 30, 2026, aims to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to guarantee representation for all fishery user groups on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, among other objectives.

Current Status of Bill HR 8598

Bill HR 8598 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 30, 2026. Bill HR 8598 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 30, 2026. Bill HR 8598's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of April 30, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8598

To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to ensure representation for all fishery user groups on the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, and for other purposes.