Bill113th CongressFiled Jul 31, 2014International Affairs
H.R. 5308
JAWS Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 31, 2014)
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, possession, or consumption of shark fins obtained by shark finning.
What just happenedJul 31, 2014
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 31, 2014
- Jul 31, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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