Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6021

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

Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act

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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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3 milestones3 actions

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

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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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