HearingCompleted

Legislative Hearing on: • H.R. 2406 (Rep. Bonamici), “National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025” • H.R. 8401 (Rep. Begich), To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow the transport, purchase, and sale of pelts of, and handicrafts, garments, and art produced from, Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters that are taken for subsistence purposes. • H.R. 8542 (Rep. Ezell), “Offshore Parity Act of 2026” • H.R. 8904 (Rep. Radewagen), To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide for the regulation of fishing in marine national monuments.

Jun 3, 20266:00 PM1324, Longworth House Office Building

Witnesses · 8

1

The Honorable Mike Ezell

Member of Congress

2

The Honorable Nicholas Begich

Member of Congress

3

The Honorable Suzanne Bonamici

Member of Congress

4

Dr. Tim Petty

Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, Department of Commerce

5

Brigadier General Joe Spraggins

Executive Director, Mississippi Department of Marine Resources

6

Mr. William Gibbons-Fly

Executive Director, American Tunaboat Association

7

Dr. Alan Friedlander

Chief Scientist (Retired), National Geographic Pristine Seas

8

Captain Marty Scanlon

President, Blue Water Fishermen's Association