HB5694Introduced in the House
ARTIST Act Alaska’s Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition Act
Introduced by Nicholas Begich, District AK
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to protect the cultural practices and livelihoods of producers of Alaska Native handicrafts and marine mammal ivory products, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 588.
June 2, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-674.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 588.
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