The bill, titled the Alaska’s Right To Ivory Sales and Tradition Act or the ARTIST Act, seeks to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. It aims to protect the cultural practices and livelihoods of Alaska Native communities by allowing them to create...
Simple Explanation
The ARTIST Act is a plan that lets Alaska Native people make and sell special crafts out of marine animal ivory and bone without hurting the animals too much. This helps them keep their traditions alive and earn a living while making sure they follow rules that protect the animals.