The record

LegislationLegislation· Sep 2026
HR 6021 Passed House — in Senate

Sponsored by Nicholas J. Begich (R)

Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act

Lets Alaska Natives sell handicrafts containing migratory bird parts under treaty rules.

Tradeoff

Clarifies that Alaska Native-made art and clothing with nonedible bird parts don't violate the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Requires the US to negotiate with Japan and other treaty partners on how to regulate these sales.

What's in it

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Passed the House by on September 14, 2026 — sitting in the Senate.

  1. House

    Introduced

    (Nov 12, 2025)

  2. House

    Committee on Natural Resources(Nov 12, 2025)

  3. House

    The Committee on Natural Resources voted to send it to the floor

    Reported(Jul 22, 2026)

    Committee report H. Rept. 119-774.

  4. House

    Passage of the bill

    Passed by (Sep 14, 2026)

    No individual votes were recorded.

  5. Senate

    Received from the House

    on Environment and Public Works(Sep 15, 2026)