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H.R. 6021119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Feb 4, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act
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HR 6021 lets verified Alaska Natives legally make, sell, and ship traditional handicrafts containing non-edible bird parts such as feathers or talons.
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HR 6021 amends the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to add a specific exemption for Alaska Native traditional handicrafts. Items that are handmade by a verified Alaska Native using natural materials and traditional techniques may legally contain non-edible bird parts, including feathers, beaks, and talons, and may be bought, sold, traded, or shipped. The exemption does not apply when bird parts came from birds that were killed illegally or wastefully.
The exemption covers Alaska Natives who create and sell traditional artwork, as well as buyers, traders, and shippers of those items. The general public and non-Native artists are not covered.
Federal wildlife enforcement agencies will need to update how they apply the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The State Department and Interior Department are directed to update international agreements and federal regulations within 180 days, and to coordinate with Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Russia so the exemption is recognized internationally.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Subcommittee Hearings Held