HR 8401
119th Congress
House
Animals
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.
Introduced: April 21, 2026
Introduced by:
Begich, Nicholas J.
Republican
· Alaska
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 29, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Apr 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in House
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Committees of jurisdiction
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