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HR 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.

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Nicholas Begich
Policy area
Animals
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2026-04-21
Chamber
House
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2026-05-29 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
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2026-05-29 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

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Nicholas Begich

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