Bill · S. 255· Senate(119-S-255)
Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act
- Introduced
- 1/24/2025
- Last activity
- 1/24/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Dan Sullivan
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act aims to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. It seeks to clarify how authentic Alaska Native articles of handicraft containing nonedible migratory bird parts are treated under various international treaties. The bill defines what qualifies as an Alaska Native and what constitutes an authentic article of handicraft. It establishes that such articles can be possessed, sold, or transported even if they contain nonedible migratory bird parts. Additionally, the Act requires the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Interior to coordinate on bilateral procedures and regulatory modifications.
Yes
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically empowers Alaska Natives by clarifying the legality of trading their traditional handicrafts.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill protects the traditional economic and cultural practices of Alaska Natives.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Clarification of Trade and Possession for Alaska Natives: The bill states that nothing in the Act prohibits the possession, sale, barter, purchase, or transport of authentic Alaska Native articles of handicraft containing nonedible migratory bird parts (Section 3(a)(2)). This provides clarity for those creating or trading these items.
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Protection of Traditional Crafts: The bill defines authentic articles as those produced through traditional Alaska Native handicrafts, such as weaving, carving, stitching, sewing, lacing, beading, drawing, or painting (Section 3(a)(1)(B)(ii)). This specifically includes items like clothing that combine these techniques.
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Streamlined International Procedures: The Secretary of State is directed to work with the Secretary of the Interior to enter into bilateral procedures with treaty partner countries to clarify the treatment of these specific articles (Section 3(b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions Based on Method of Acquisition: The clarification for authentic Alaska Native articles of handicraft does not apply if the migratory bird part was taken in a wasteful or illegal manner (Section 3(a)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 1/24/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Lisa MurkowskiRepublican · Alaska