119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 15, 2026
H.R. 6021Passed HouseNative Americans
Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act
Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK)Introduced Nov 12, 2025
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In plain English
This bill clarifies that the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 does not prohibit Alaska Natives from possessing, selling, bartering, purchasing, shipping, or transporting authentic Alaska Native handicrafts, clothing, or art containing parts from nonedible migratory bird species, provided the birds were not taken illegally or wastefully. The bill directs the Department of State and Department of the Interior to work with countries that are parties to the migratory bird treaties to clarify how Alaska Native handicrafts containing these bird parts are treated under international law. The Department of Interior must also update its regulations to align with this clarification.
What’s in the bill (2 sections)
- Sec. 2. Purpose
- Sec. 3. Clarification for authentic alaska native articles of
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Activity timeline
Sep 15
Sep 15
Sep 15
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 14
Sep 14
Sep 14
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14
Sep 14
Sep 14
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14
Sep 14
Sep 14
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5564-5565)
Sep 14
Sep 14
Sep 14
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 14
Sep 14
Sep 14
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6021.
Sep 14
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Sep 14
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5564-5566)
Sep 14
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Sep 14
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 675.
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Aug 27
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-774.
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All 18 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Sep 15
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 14
HOUSEThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5564-5565)
Sep 14
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 14
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6021.
Sep 14
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5564-5566)
Sep 14
HOUSEMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 27
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 675.
Aug 27
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-774.
Aug 27
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-774.
Jul 22
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 22
HOUSESubcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged
Feb 4
HOUSESubcommittee Hearings Held
Jan 28
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
2025
Nov 12
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Nov 12
Introduced in House
Nov 12
Introduced in House
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