HR 6021 · introduced · niche
Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act
- civil rights
What this bill does
- Allows Alaska Natives to possess and sell traditional handicrafts containing migratory bird parts without violating federal law.
- Affects Alaska Native artisans and cultural practitioners who use bird materials in traditional crafts.
- Requires State and Interior Departments to work with treaty partners to clarify rules within two years.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How would allowing Alaska Natives to sell bird-part handicrafts affect migratory bird populations compared to current protections under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act?
- 02
What specific traditional crafts would benefit from this exemption, and how many Alaska Native artisans currently face legal barriers to their cultural practices?
- 03
Should the two-year negotiation period with treaty partners result in different rules for different bird species or regions, and why?
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Sponsor · R-AK
Nicholas J. Begich III
Citizen cosponsors
0
In Congress
0/ 435
House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2026-02-04
Legislative timeline
2026-02-04 · house · Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held
2026-01-28 · house · Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
2025-11-12 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2025-11-12 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-11-12 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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