HR. 5694Introduced
ARTIST Act
Prohibit states from banning the import, sale, trade, transfer, barter, or possession of legally produced Alaska Native marine mammal ivory, bone, and baleen handicraft items
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibit states from banning the import, sale, trade, transfer, barter, or possession of legally produced Alaska Native marine mammal ivory, bone, and baleen handicraft items
Key points
- Prohibit state bans on marine mammal products
- Allow trade in Alaska Native handicrafts
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-06-02 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 588.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAlaskaAlaska Natives and HawaiiansHistorical and cultural resourcesMammalsNative AmericansWildlife conservation and habitat protection