Bill119th CongressFiled Nov 21, 2025Animals
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.
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What it does
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What just happenedJul 15, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large](R-AK)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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- Introduced in HouseNov 21, 2025
- Jul 15, 2026CommitteeH19000
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Natural Resources Committee - Jul 15, 2026CommitteeH15001
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Natural Resources Committee - Jul 15, 2026CommitteeH25000
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee - Apr 16, 2026CommitteeH21000
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee - Apr 9, 2026CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee - Nov 21, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Nov 21, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 21, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House