S 190 · introduced · major
North Pacific Research Board Enhancement Act
- economy
What this bill does
- This bill modifies the North Pacific Research Board to add an Alaska Native representative and adjust funding rules.
- It affects fisheries researchers, Alaska Native communities, and marine ecosystem studies in Alaskan waters.
- It waives the 15% administrative expense cap for five years and allows higher caps in years with reduced funding.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How might adding an Alaska Native representative to the North Pacific Research Board change which research priorities receive funding and attention?
- 02
What specific fisheries or ecosystem research could be delayed or reduced if administrative expenses are allowed to exceed the current 15% cap?
- 03
How should the board balance increased administrative flexibility during low-funding years against the original intent of keeping more resources directed toward actual research?
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Sponsor · R-AK
Dan Sullivan
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Introduced 2025-10-14
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Legislative timeline
2025-10-14 · senate · Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 189.
2025-10-14 · senate · Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-80.
2025-10-14 · Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-80.
2025-05-21 · senate · Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
2025-01-22 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2025-01-22 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate

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