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Alaska Native Handicrafts: Allow Sale of Items With Nonedible Migratory Bird Parts

Also known as: Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • Would clarify that the federal migratory bird law does not ban Alaska Native-made traditional crafts just because they include nonedible bird parts (like feathers).
  • Sets clear rules for what counts as an “authentic” Alaska Native handicraft, including who qualifies as Alaska Native and that the item can’t be mass-produced.
  • Allows these authentic items to be owned, sold, bought, traded, shipped, and transported under federal law, as long as other limits are met.
  • Keeps a key guardrail: the protection does not apply if the bird part came from a bird taken in a wasteful or illegal way.
  • Requires the State Department and Interior Department to work with treaty partner countries and update federal rules within set timeframes to match the clarification.
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Milestones

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Jan 28, 2026House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

Nov 12, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Nov 12, 2025

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act

Bill NumberHR 6021
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.

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