Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 7, 2015International Affairs
H.R. 2951
JAWS Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 7, 2015)
Justice Attributed to Wounded Sharks Act or the JAWS Act
Prohibits federal assistance to a country that does not prohibit: (1) shark finning in its territorial waters; and (2) the importation, sale, or possession, of shark fins obtained by shark finning.
What just happenedJul 7, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27](R-TX)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJul 7, 2015
- Jul 7, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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