House Bill 8401
119th Congress(2025-2026)
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
Introduced in House on Apr 21, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act to allow the transport, purchase, and sale of pelts of and products produced from Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters taken for subsistence purposes. This includes pelts, handicrafts, garments, and art, regardless of whether the products are traditional or contemporary, significantly altered, exported, or used in subsistence activities. The bill aims to provide flexibility and support for indigenous communities in Alaska engaging in sustainable harvest practices.
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Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
8401
Congress
119
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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April 21, 2026
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04/21/2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
04/21/2026
Introduced in House
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