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H.R. 8401 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
Apr 21, 2026
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: subcommittee hearings held on Jun 3, 2026.

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

Subjects

AlaskaAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsMammalsSupply chain

Committees

  • Natural Resources Committee
    • Referred To , Apr 21, 2026

Summary

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