Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 23, 2016Animals
S. 3095
Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 23, 2016)
Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2016
This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, transport, or trade shark fins or any product containing shark fins.A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances.
Penalties areimposedfor violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
What just happenedJun 23, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
9 cosponsors4 D5 R
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- Introduced in SenateJun 23, 2016
- Jun 23, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jun 23, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate