119th Congress

H.R. 8401

To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow the transport, purchase, and sale of pelts of, and handicrafts, garments, and art produced from, Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters that are taken for subsistence purposes.

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Sponsor: Nicholas J. Begich III(R-AK)
Introduced: Apr 21, 2026
Policy area: Animals
Committees: House Committee on Natural Resources
Official text: Introduced in House · Congress.gov page

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Latest action(Jun 3, 2026): Subcommittee Hearings Held

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Jun 3, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
May 29, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Apr 21, 2026 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in House