HJR 26 Summary

• Urges the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries to extend Alaska's fisheries management jurisdiction from 3 nautical miles to 15 nautical miles offshore.

• Cites Alaska's seafood industry as the nation's largest wild seafood producer (two-thirds of U.S. harvest), employing over 62,000 workers with 27,000 state residents, and generating over $163 million in state and local government revenue.

• States that the current 3 nautical mile limit restricts Alaska's ability to adequately protect and manage seafood resources as mandated by the Alaska Constitution.

• Directs the state government to collaborate with Alaska's Congressional delegation to facilitate the expansion of coastal water jurisdiction.

• Requires copies of the resolution to be sent to the President, Vice President, Secretary of Commerce, NOAA Administrator, and members of Alaska's Congressional delegation.