H.R. 8401 · In committee · Animals

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.

What it does

Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow the transport and sale of pelts from Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters taken for subsistence purposes.
Permits the transport, sale, and export of handicrafts, garments, and art produced from subsistence-harvested northern sea otter pelts, whether traditional or contemporary in design.
Exempts subsistence otter products from federal prohibitions on the purchase, sale, and transport of marine mammal pelts and products.

Jun 3, 2026: Subcommittee Hearings Held

Committee: House Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee