HR. 8401In Committee
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.
Impact Score
43
Limited
Momentum
90
Accelerating
Summary
Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act to permit transport, purchase, and sale of subsistence-taken Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otter pelts and related handicrafts, garments, and art
What this does
- Amend marine mammal protections
- Allow sea otter pelt sales
- Allow transport of subsistence products
Latest action
2026-05-29 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.