Alaska · 34th Legislature (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution

HJR 37: Supporting federal, state, and local efforts to clean up and remove marine debris from the state; urging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to provide additional funding for those efforts and to remove barriers faced by tribes and rural communities in accessing those funds; and urging the Alaska Congressional delegation to advocate for increased federal funding and support for marine debris prevention, clean up, removal, backhaul, and education.

In committee Last action April 21, 2026: (H) COSPONSOR(S): HIMSCHOOT

Plain-language summary

HJR 37 is a joint resolution introduced in the Alaska House on February 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Supporting federal, state, and local efforts to clean up and remove marine debris from the state; urging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to provide additional funding for those efforts and to remove barriers faced by tribes and rural communities in accessing those funds; and urging the Alaska Congressional delegation to advocate for increased federal funding and support for marine debris prevention, clean up, removal, backhaul, and education. Primary sponsor: Jeremy Bynum (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2026): (H) COSPONSOR(S): HIMSCHOOT.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jeremy Bynum (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.