Nicholas J. Begich

This bill would make it easier for fishing vessel owners and the seafood industry to get government loans and loan guarantees. It would allow loans for used vessels and for a wider range of activities, and could increase the maximum loan amount for some vessels to 87.5% of their cost. This aims to help the industry finance purchases and upgrades while also adding a conservation review.

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This bill would require the federal government to use state road building rules for runway construction at certain smaller airports. This change would apply to nonprimary airports serving aircraft under 60,000 pounds, provided the state gives notice and safety is confirmed by the Secretary of Transportation.

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This bill would clarify rules for Alaska Native artisans who create traditional handicrafts using nonedible parts from migratory birds. Currently, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act broadly restricts the sale or transport of bird parts. If passed, this bill would explicitly allow the possession, sale, and transport of authentic Alaska Native crafts containing these parts, as long as the bird parts were not taken illegally or wasted.

This bill would stop a government plan for oil and gas leasing in the Coastal Plain. If passed, a rule from the Bureau of Land Management allowing this leasing would be canceled. This would prevent companies from moving forward with those specific oil and gas activities.

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This bill would let the military keep using important training lands in Alaska, New Mexico, and California for another 25 years. It would extend the current deadlines for these areas until late 2051. The bill also updates the exact maps and sizes of some of these lands.

This bill would stop a new land management plan for the Central Yukon region. The Bureau of Land Management created this plan. If passed, the plan would not take effect, so the old rules for these lands would remain. This affects local communities, businesses, and environmental groups interested in the area.

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