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H.R. 737

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary passed house (Nov 20, 2019)

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

This bill addresses the sale of shark fins and the inclusion of rays and skates in the Seafood Traceability Program. (The Seafood Traceability Program has data reporting and recordkeeping requirements at the time of entry for imported fish or fish products entered into U.S. commerce.)

The bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances.

Penalties are imposed for violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

The Department of Commerce must revise its regulations to include rays and skates as species that are subject to the Seafood Traceability Program.

What just happenedNov 21, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large](D-MP)Sponsor
287 cosponsors219 D68 R
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  1. Nov 21, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Nov 20, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Nov 20, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 310 - 107 (Roll no. 634). (text: CR H9077)

  4. Nov 20, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 310 - 107 (Roll no. 634).(text: CR H9077)

  5. Nov 20, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9099-9100)

  6. Nov 20, 2019FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Nov 20, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 737.

  8. Nov 20, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9076-9083)

  9. Nov 20, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Nov 8, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 218.

  11. Nov 8, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-273.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Nov 8, 2019Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-273.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Sep 18, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 13.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Sep 18, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Sep 18, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Mar 26, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  17. Feb 11, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  18. Jan 23, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jan 23, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Jan 23, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 20, 201953

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

This bill addresses the sale of shark fins and the inclusion of rays and skates in the Seafood Traceability Program. (The Seafood Traceability Program has data reporting and recordkeeping requirements at the time of entry for imported fish or fish products entered into U.S. commerce.)

The bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances.

Penalties are imposed for violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

The Department of Commerce must revise its regulations to include rays and skates as species that are subject to the Seafood Traceability Program.

Reported to HouseNov 8, 20197

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances.

Penalties are imposed for violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

Introduced in HouseJan 23, 2019

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances.

Penalties are imposed for violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 — Informed