Legislative Activity

The "Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act" clarifies the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to ensure that Alaska Native handicrafts containing nonedible migratory bird parts can be possessed, sold, traded, or shipped without violating the Act, provided the bird parts were not obtained wastefully or illegally. It defines "Alaska Native" and "authentic Alaska Native article of handicraft" and directs the Secretaries of State and Interior to establish bilateral procedures with relevant countries to clarify the treatment of these handicrafts. The Act also mandates updates to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act's regulations to align with these amendments.

The Veterans Member Business Loan Act amends the Federal Credit Union Act to include loans to veterans as member business loans. The term "veteran" is defined by section 101 of title 38, United States Code. This change aims to support veteran entrepreneurship by expanding access to credit union business loans. The changes will take effect 180 days after the law is enacted.