Legislative Hearing on: • H.R. 7332 (Rep. Matsui), “Whale CHARTS Act of 2026” • H.R. 7466 (Rep. Jackson of TX), “SAFE CATTLE Act” • H.R. 8876 (Rep. Walberg), “Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026” • H.R. 9621 (Rep. Baumgartner), “Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act of 2026”

Dr. Marc Gaden

Executive Secretary, Great Lakes Fishery Commission

Mr. Jared Blankenship

State Director, District 1, Texas Farm Bureau

Dr. Richard Merrick

Independent Marine Scientist

Mr. Nathan Pamplin

Director of External Affairs, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Dr. Tim Petty

Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, Department of Commerce