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Matches stated direction. Peltola backed a Russian-seafood import proposal that did not become law; the bill she cited remains unidentified.
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Peltola said the U.S. should not buy anything from Russia, then cited work on a fisheries bill.
What the record shows ·
She was an original cosponsor of H.R.4165, introduced June 15, 2023, to ban Russian seafood imports, including products substantially transformed abroad. The bill did not become law.
Limit: This covers seafood imports only, not fishing at sea. The bill she cited remains unidentified.
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Alaska Public Media / Alaska Debate · Published Oct 15, 2026 · Reviewed Oct 28, 2026
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candidate statement
For: Did Mary Peltola back a ban on Russian seafood imports?
U.S. Congress · Published Jun 15, 2023 · Reviewed Oct 28, 2026
Peltola joined as an original cosponsor June 15, 2023; the bill did not become law.
official legislative record
For: Did Mary Peltola back a ban on Russian seafood imports?
U.S. Government Publishing Office · Published Jun 15, 2023 · Reviewed Oct 28, 2026
Proposes Russian-seafood import restrictions, including products transformed abroad, with conditional termination.
official legislative record
For: Did Mary Peltola back a ban on Russian seafood imports?