H.R. 6021: Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-11-12 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] |
| Policy area | Native Americans |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-22 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-11-12):
Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act
This bill states that nothing in the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (MBTA) prohibits possessing, selling, bartering, purchasing, shipping, or transporting any authentic Alaska Native handicraft, clothing, or art on the basis that it contains a nonedible migratory bird part, so long as the bird was not taken in a wasteful or illegal manner. (The MBTA implements four international treaties that the United States entered into with Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Russia. The MBTA prohibits the taking of protected migratory bird species without prior authorization.)
The bill directs the Department of State to work with the Department of the Interior to enter into appropriate bilateral procedures with countries that are parties to the treaties under the MBTA to clarify the treatment of Alaska Native handicraft containing nonedible migratory bird parts from the species of migratory birds listed in those treaties. Further, Interior must modify any regulations implementing the MBTA to implement this bill.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 6021 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 6021?
H.R. 6021 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 6021 are available on congress.gov.
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