August 22, 2012 — On Friday, Alaska Sen. Begich will be holding a news conference outside of Copper River Seafoods in Anchorage, to unveil upcoming national seafood marketing legislation that he will be introducing following the August recess.
The idea of a national fishery marketing program is aimed at preserving domestic jobs and increasing the value of domestic landings over imports. This legislation is based on a proposal drafted by a nationwide seafood marketing coalition and is supported by 75 fishing groups and others from the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico. The plan is to finalize legislation and introduce it after the August recess.
On Friday, Begich will share more details about the legislation.
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