Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 21, 2021Animals
H.R. 406
Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 21, 2021)
Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2021
This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark parts or any product containing shark parts.A person may possess a shark part 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.
What just happenedFeb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33](D-CA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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- Introduced in HouseJan 21, 2021
- Feb 18, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee - Jan 21, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Jan 21, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 21, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House