Hearing: 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.

Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries (Committee on Natural Resources)

Panel one

The Honorable Mike Ezell
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

The Honorable Nicholas J. Begich
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

The Honorable Suzanne Bonamici
Member of Congress, Washington D.C.

Panel two

Dr. Tim Petty
Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, Department of Commerce

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Panel three

Brigadier General Joe Spraggins (Ret.)
Executive Director, Mississippi Department of Marine Resources

• Testimony [PDF] Added 06/03/2026 at 06:29 PM
• Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 06/03/2026 at 06:29 PM
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Mr. William Gibbons-Fly
Executive Director, American Tunaboat Association

• Testimony [PDF] Added 06/03/2026 at 06:29 PM
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Dr. Alan Friedlander
Chief Scientist (Retired), National Geographic Pristine Seas

• Testimony [PDF] Added 06/05/2026 at 03:26 PM
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Captain Marty Scanlon
President, Blue Water Fishermen's Association

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