United States · 119th Congress
HR 8401
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.
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HR 8401 proposes amending the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to permit the transport, purchase, and sale of pelts, handicrafts, garments, and art derived from Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters taken for subsistence purposes. The bill's latest recorded action indicates that subcommittee hearings have been held.
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Latest action
Subcommittee Hearings Held Jun 3, 2026
Sponsors
- Nicholas J. Begich III Republican lead