S. 254 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-99
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2 sections in the law, all of them in the bill as introduced.
Signed June 12, 2026 · Introduced January 24, 2025 in the Senate
Sponsor: Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) · 1 cosponsor (1 R)
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Official title
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to protect the cultural practices and livelihoods of producers of Alaska Native handicrafts and marine mammal ivory products, and for other purposes.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law
This act prohibits states from imposing bans on marine mammal products produced by Alaska Natives.
Specifically, states may not prohibit the interstate commerce, importation, sale, transfer, trade, barter, or possession of marine mammal ivory, marine mammal bone, or baleen legally produced by an Alaska Native as an authentic Alaska Native article of handicrafts and clothing.
How it became law
- IntroducedJan 24
- CommitteeJun 25
- HouseJun 3
- SenateOct 8
- SignedJun 12
As introduced: To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to protect the cultural practices and livelihoods of producers of Alaska Native handicrafts and marine mammal ivory products, and for other purposes.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (13)
Sponsor
Original cosponsors
SenateIntroduced in Senate
- Text: Introduced in Senate
2 sections
SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Text: Reported to Senate
0 sections: 2 removed
SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7007-7009; text: CR S7008)
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
2 sections
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 14 (Roll no. 193).
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
2 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-99.
Signed by President.
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Sponsor
Original cosponsors
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
SenateIntroduced in Senate
- Text: Introduced in Senate
2 sections
SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 178.
SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-73.
- Text: Reported to Senate
0 sections: 2 removed
SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7007-7009; text: CR S7008)
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
2 sections
HouseReceived in the House.
HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 254.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3765-3766; text: CR H3765)
HouseMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 14 (Roll no. 193).
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3794)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
2 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-99.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 1 cosponsors.
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- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 2Alaska Native handicrafts
Sponsor and cosponsors
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Sponsor: Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
- Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
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