HR. 8401In Committee
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.
Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act to permit transport, purchase, and sale of subsistence-taken Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otter pelts and related handicrafts, garments, and art
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act to permit transport, purchase, and sale of subsistence-taken Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otter pelts and related handicrafts, garments, and art
Key points
- Amend marine mammal protections
- Allow sea otter pelt sales
- Allow transport of subsistence products
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-06-03 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAlaskaAnimal protection and human-animal relationshipsAnimalsEnvironmental ProtectionMammalsSupply chain