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HR 3535 106th Congress House Public Lands and Natural Resources Animals Fines (Penalties) Fishery management Fishing Fishing boats International Affairs Law Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Overfishing Protection of animals Sharks Sports and Recreation Territorial waters

Shark Finning Prohibition Act

Introduced: January 27, 2000 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 7, 2000
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 6, 2000
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 6, 2000
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 1 (Roll no. 237). (text: CR H3882)
Jun 6, 2000
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): 390 - 1 (Roll no. 237).(text: CR H3882)
Jun 6, 2000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3891-3892)
Jun 6, 2000
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.
Jun 6, 2000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3535.
Jun 6, 2000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3882-3885)
Jun 6, 2000
Mr. Sherwood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 6, 2000
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 360.
Jun 6, 2000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-650.
May 24, 2000
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 24, 2000
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 18, 2000
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 18, 2000
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 13, 2000
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 2, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Jan 27, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jan 27, 2000
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 6, 2000 House · vote #237 Suspend the Rules and Pass, As Amended Passed 3901 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Shark Finning Prohibition Act - Amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to make it unlawful to remove any of the fins of a shark, including the tail, and discard the carcass of the shark at sea.
What's happening now June 7, 2000

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 3