1993—Pub. L. 103–199 substituted “Russia” for “the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics”.

1983—Pub. L. 98–129 amended section generally, substituting provisions enumerating the activities prohibited under this chapter, which were previously contained in section 1151 of this title, for provisions authorizing sealing by Aleuts, Eskimos, and Indians. See section 1153 of this title.