Alaska lawmakers push for continued ban on Russian seafood imports

By: Yereth Rosen

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 869

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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A legislative resolution urging a continued and better-enforced ban on Russian seafood in the United States is headed to Gov. Mike Dunleavy.

Part of a series of actions by Alaska lawmakers to try to shore up the state’s ailing seafood industry, House Joint Resolution 29 won final passage last week and was transferred to the governor on Monday.

The resolution calls for continuation of the ban on Russian seafood imports imposed in 2022, …

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