Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola to Miss House Votes for Family Fishing Duties

Peltola prioritizes subsistence fishing to support her family and uphold Alaskan traditions.

Mary Peltola will be absent from Congress this week to help her family prepare fish for winter.
She will issue statements on how she would have voted in her absence.
Peltola emphasizes the importance of Alaska's fisheries for local communities and future generations.
The congresswoman's family relies on her for subsistence duties, especially after her husband's passing.
Peltola, the first Alaska Native in Congress, has served since 2022.