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H.R. 6251

Reported by Committee

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 11/21/2025•119th Congress•House

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

7/15/2026 • House

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Animals
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCanadaEndangered and threatened speciesHunting and fishingLicensing and registrationsNorth AmericaTrade restrictions

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

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Sponsor

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Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]

Republican • AK

Sponsored 11/21/2025

Cosponsors (2)

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Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]

R-PA-11

Joined 6/8/2026

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

November 21, 2025

Committee Review

April 16, 2026

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Floor Debate

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Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House11/21/2025

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReported by Committee
Cosponsors2