In May 2024, this politician introduced legislation to distinguish “substantial” and “limited” bottom contact for trawling and to fund NOAA’s Bycatch Reduction and Engineering Program. This politician re-entered elected politics after directing the fish commission on the Kuskokwim (“KUSS-kuh-kwim”) River. This only Democratic member of the Congressional Western Caucus supported bringing the Willow project to the (*) North Slope, which boosted the Permanent Fund Dividend. This politician campaigned on a platform of “fish, family, freedom” while drawing on her Yup’ik (“YOO-pik”) heritage. This woman won a House of Representatives election in which a ranked-choice voting system stymied Nick Begich (“BEG-itch”) and Sarah Palin. For 10 points, name this Alaska Native who currently serves as the state’s sole representative. ■END■
ANSWER: Mary Peltola (“pel-TOH-luh”) [or Mary Sattler Peltola]
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