U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB6021: Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act
Status: Passed one chamber, September 15, 2026
To amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to clarify the treatment of authentic Alaska Native articles of handicraft containing nonedible migratory bird parts, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
An act To clarify the treatment of authentic Alaska Native articles of handicraft containing nonedible migratory bird parts under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, September 15, 2026:
AN ACT To clarify the treatment of authentic Alaska Native articles of handicraft containing nonedible migratory bird parts under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act . SECTION 2. Purpose The purpose of this Act is to clarify the treatment of authentic Alaska Native articles of handicraft offered for sale under the Convention between the United States and Japan for the Protection of Migratory Birds and Birds in Danger of Extinction and Their Environment, signed at Tokyo March 4, 1974 (TIAS 7990). SECTION 3. Clarification for authentic Alaska Native articles of handicraft containing migratory bird parts (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act-- (1) the Secretary of State shall work with the Secretary of the Interior to enter into appropriate bilateral procedures, as necessary, with the foreign country that is party to the treaty described in section 2 to clarify the treatment of authentic Alaska Native articles of handicraft to be offered for sale containing nonedible migratory bird parts from the species of migratory birds listed in the treaty; and (2) the Secretary of the Interior may modify any regulations implementing the Migratory Bird Treaty Act ( 16 U.S.C. 703 …
Sponsors
- Begich, Nicholas (R, HD-000) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- : The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- : Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- : On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5564-5565)
- : Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- : On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- : Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5564-5566)
- : DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6021.
- : Considered under suspension of the rules.
- : Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Subjects: Native Americans, Birds, Historical and cultural resources, Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Common questions
- What is HB6021?
- HB6021 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act.
- What does HB6021 do?
- In its own words: An act To clarify the treatment of authentic Alaska Native articles of handicraft containing nonedible migratory bird parts under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB6021?
- Passed one chamber as of September 15, 2026. Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (September 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB6021?
- Begich, Nicholas (R, HD-000).
- Where is the official record for HB6021?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6021
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