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House Bill

H.R. 8401

119th Congress

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.

In Committee
Introduced:Apr 21, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Nicholas Begich

R - AK

Cosponsors

0

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Introduced4/21/2026
StatusReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
ChamberHouse
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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.

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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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.

Bill Number
8401
Introduced
4/21/2026
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Data from Congress.gov

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Title
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.
Bill Number
8401
Sponsor
No sponsor
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced
4/21/2026
Summary
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.

Data from Congress.gov

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