H.R.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.

Introduced·11/21/25

Allows importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the polar bear was listed as a threatened species.

This bill amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to permit the importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the polar bear was listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The Secretary of the Interior must issue permits for these imports, provided the trophy was legally harvested before specific dates and meets certain conditions.

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Calendar

Jul 15

10:00 AM

House Committee on Natural Resources Hearing

Apr 16

10:00 AM

House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Hearing

History

Jul 15

House

Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Discharged

Jul 15

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 15

House

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.