{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-releases/wyden-merkley-and-hoyle-announce-noaas-support-for-port-orford", "Wyden, Merkley and Hoyle Announce NOAA\u2019s Support for Port Orford", "2024-10-09", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "OR", "Ron Wyden", "W000779", "www.wyden.senate.gov", "wyden", "https://www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "NOAA identifies Port Orford in its strategic plan\n\nWashington D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representative Val Hoyle, today announced the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries included specific support for Port Orford\u2019s local economy and job growth in its National Seafood Strategic Implementation Plan.\n\n\u201cWorld-renowned seafood is synonymous with Oregon, and is a vital part of our coastal economy and a delicious part of our dinner tables,\u201d Wyden said. \u201cI\u2019m gratified NOAA recognizes the important role Port Orford plays in sustaining the local and regional seafood industry. This plan will net local jobs for Curry County, while Oregonians will reel in enhanced availability of fresh, local seafood in the region.\u201d\n\n\u201cOregon seafood is the lifeblood of our coastal communities and economy, and when the industry thrives, all of Oregon thrives,\u201d Merkley said. \u201cThis national strategy from NOAA\u2014which supports the revitalization of the Port of Port Orford\u2014will boost Oregon\u2019s coastal fishermen and world-class seafood producers, creating jobs in Curry County and across the country.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur fishermen are the heart of Oregon\u2019s coastal communities,\u201d said Rep. Hoyle. \u201cNOAA is specifically focused on the resilience of the seafood sector in Port Orford, which will help create coastal jobs and support the health of our seafood industry. In Congress, I\u2019ll continue working to bring back Oregonian taxpayer dollars to support economic growth and sustainability on the Coast.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs both Mayor of Port Orford as well as Manager of the Port I am ecstatic to see that the hard work and planning by the Port of Port Orford and all of its stakeholders has gotten this National recognition. The revitalization of the Port of Port Orford will change the tides of possibility for our region,\u201d said Pat Cox, Mayor of Port Orford and Port Manager at Port of Port Orford.\n\nThe U.S. seafood industry is critical to enhancing public health and nutrition, creating jobs, and building a climate resilient food strategy. It is facing unprecedented challenges resulting in an urgent situation for many fisheries and connected communities and putting our supply of sustainable seafood at risk. Ensuring a supply of sustainable seafood for U.S. consumers is a key part of NOAA Fisheries\u2019 mission.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:55:29Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-releases/wyden-merkley-and-hoyle-announce-noaas-support-for-port-orford"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 2.0670650992542505, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}