HR 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.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Nicholas J. Begich [R-AK-At Large]
Cosponsors
2
Policy area
Animals
Introduced
2025-11-21
Latest action
2026-07-15: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2026-04-16: Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • 2026-04-09: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
  • 2025-11-21: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • 2025-11-21: Introduced in House
  • 2025-11-21: Introduced in House