S 3095
114th Congress
Senate
Animals
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Fishes
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Trade restrictions
Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2016
Introduced: June 23, 2016
Introduced by:
Booker, Cory A.
Democratic
· New Jersey
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 23, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 23, 2016
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2016
This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, transport, or trade 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 are imposed for violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committees of jurisdiction
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