S. 254 · 119th Congress · Native Americans
ARTIST Act
Prohibits states from banning interstate sale and possession of marine mammal products made by Alaska Natives. AI-read
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jun 12, 2026 (Public Law). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 House roll 553 |
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassARTIST Act | D 207–0 · R 196–14 · I 1–0 |
Passed 404–14 |
Latest action
Jun 12, 2026 · Became Public Law No: 119-99.