Bill115th CongressFiled Mar 9, 2017Animals
H.R. 1456
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 9, 2017)
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017
This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell 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 happenedApr 17, 2018
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39](R-CA)Sponsor
262 cosponsors177 D85 R
262cosponsors1committees5actions2related bills5subjects
- Introduced in HouseMar 9, 2017
- Apr 17, 2018Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee - Mar 20, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee - Mar 9, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Mar 9, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 9, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House