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H.R. 6251 House Animals

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
Nov 21, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. (R-AK-At Large)
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STAGE 2 OF 8 — COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION

Currently in the House. Last action: ordered to be reported in the nature of a substitute (amended) by voice vote on Jul 15, 2026.

  1. House Introduced in House Nov 21, 2025
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Nov 21, 2025
  3. House Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries. Apr 9, 2026
  4. House Subcommittee Hearings Held Apr 16, 2026
  5. House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged Jul 15, 2026
  6. House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Jul 15, 2026
  7. House Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote. Jul 15, 2026

Cosponsors

2

Subjects

Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCanadaEndangered and threatened speciesHunting and fishingLicensing and registrationsNorth AmericaTrade restrictions

Committees

  • Natural Resources Committee
    • [Markup By, Jul 15, 2026]
    • [Referred To, Nov 21, 2025]

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