Bill119th CongressFiled Apr 21, 2026Animals
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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What just happenedJun 3, 2026
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Who’s behind it
Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large](R-AK)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseApr 21, 2026
- Jun 3, 2026Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee - May 29, 2026Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee - Apr 21, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Apr 21, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
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Introduced in House