H.R. 6251: To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
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 | 2025-11-21 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] |
| Policy area | Animals |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-15 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-21 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | R GA 2026-05-12 |
| Lloyd Smucker | R PA 2026-06-08 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 6251 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 6251?
H.R. 6251 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 6251 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).