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HR 6251 119th Congress House Animals Animal protection and human-animal relationships Canada Endangered and threatened species Hunting and fishing North America

To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

Introduced: May 12, 2026 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 16, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 9, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Nov 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Nov 21, 2025
Introduced in House
What's happening now April 16, 2026

Subcommittee Hearings Held

 Committees of jurisdiction 2