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HR 5308 113th Congress House

JAWS Act

Official title: To prohibit foreign assistance to countries that do not prohibit shark finning in the territorial waters of the country or the importation, sale, possession, o… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To prohibit foreign assistance to countries that do not prohibit shark finning in the territorial waters of the country or the importation, sale, possession, or consumption of shark fins obtained as a result of shark finning.

Introduced: July 31, 2014 See on congress.gov
International Affairs Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsFishesFood industry and servicesForeign aid and international relief
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Marine and coastal resources, fisheriesTrade restrictionsWildlife conservation and habitat protection
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This bill died when the 113th Congress ended
It never became law before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jul 31, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 31, 2014
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 31, 2014

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Justice Attributed to Wounded Sharks Act or the JAWS Act - Prohibits federal assistance to a country that does not prohibit: (1) shark finning in its territorial waters; and (2) the importation, sale, possession, or consumption of shark fins obtained by shark finning.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5308: JAWS Act. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-5308/
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"H.R. 5308: JAWS Act." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-5308/.
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H.R. 5308, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-5308/.
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