The resolution urges the United States Congress and federal fisheries managers to amend the Prohibited Species Donation program, also known as the Bycatch to Food Banks program, to enhance its effectiveness in reducing the waste of edible bycatch, increasing vessel participation, and improving food security in Alaska. Established in the 1990s, the program has successfully redirected millions of pounds of edible bycatch, such as salmon and halibut, to food banks and hunger relief organizations. However, recent regulatory changes and economic constraints have made it increasingly difficult for vessels to participate, leading to a rise in the discard of valuable fish at sea, which contradicts the program's original intent of preventing waste and supporting food security.

The resolution calls for legislative, regulatory, and administrative actions to ensure that the Prohibited Species Donation program better aligns with ethical fishing practices while maintaining its voluntary nature and strict monitoring requirements. It emphasizes the need for targeted adjustments that would encourage vessel participation without incentivizing increased bycatch or creating a secondary market for prohibited species. The resolution is directed to various federal officials and committees, highlighting the importance of addressing food security challenges in Alaska through improved management of bycatch resources.