Murkowski, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Bolster Commercial Fishing Industry
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), introduced legislation vital to the fishing industry, the economy, and the food supply chain. The Save Our Seafood (SOS) Act would exempt fish processors from the H-2B visa caps in order to help the seafood industry meet workforce demands.
"Alaska's seafood industry is a delicate chain - and when processors don't have the workforce to meet demand, the whole industry can fall apart," said Senator Murkowski. "Coastal communities, family-owned fishing boats, and Alaskans who work in...
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