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H.R. 8401: 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.

A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeHouse bill (H.R.)
Originating chamberHouse
Cosponsors0
Latest action2026-06-03 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
Last updated2026-07-17

Summary

An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 8401 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is H.R. 8401?

H.R. 8401 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 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..

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 8401 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).