RepublicanBill · H.R. 6251· House(119-HR-6251)

To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

Rep. Begich
Age: 49 years
Alaska
Introduced
11/21/2025
Last activity
7/15/2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sponsored by
Nicholas Begich
Cosponsors
Republican - 2Democrat - 0
Animals
  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill seeks to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. It specifically targets the importation of polar bear trophies that were taken during sport hunts in Canada. The amendment would allow for the importation of polar bear parts, excluding internal organs, under specific historical conditions. One condition involves bears legally harvested before February 18, 1997. Another condition involves bears legally harvested before May 15, 2008, from specific populations.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3

    The bill relaxes importation restrictions on polar bear parts, which may impact conservation efforts for the species.