S. 254: ARTIST Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-24 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] |
| Policy area | Native Americans |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-06-12 — Became Public Law No: 119-99. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-24):
Alaska’s Right To Ivory Sales and Tradition Act or the ARTIST Act
This bill prohibits states from imposing bans on marine mammal products produced by Alaska Natives.
Specifically, states may not prohibit the importation, sale, transfer, trade, barter, or possession of marine mammal ivory, marine mammal bone, or baleen legally produced by an Alaska Native as an authentic Alaska Native article of handicrafts and clothing.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Lisa Murkowski | R AK (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 254 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 254?
S. 254 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: ARTIST Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 254 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).