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H.R. 8401

Introduced

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 4/21/2026•119th Congress•House

Latest Action

Subcommittee Hearings Held

6/3/2026 • House

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Animals
AlaskaAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsMammalsSupply chain

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)

Sponsor

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

Republican • AK

Sponsored 4/21/2026

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

April 21, 2026

Committee Review

June 3, 2026

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Floor Debate

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Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House4/21/2026

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors0