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HR 1456 115th Congress House Animals Animal protection and human-animal relationships Civil actions and liability Fishes Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017

Introduced: March 9, 2017 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 17, 2018
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 20, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Mar 9, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 9, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017

This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell 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 April 17, 2018

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 2463 Related bill Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2017
  • S 793 Related bill Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 165
All 165 Democratic 89 Republican 30
Rooney, Francis
· Dec 13, 2018
 D
Dingell, Debbie
Michigan · Nov 30, 2018
 D
Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Nov 14, 2018
 R
Emmer, Tom
Minnesota · Nov 2, 2018
 D
Correa, J. Luis
California · Oct 9, 2018
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Sep 28, 2018
 R
Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Sep 28, 2018
Barletta, Lou
· Sep 26, 2018
Lamb, Conor
· Sep 26, 2018
 R
Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · Sep 25, 2018
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Sep 25, 2018
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Sep 5, 2018
WALDEN, GREG
· Sep 5, 2018
Brooks, Susan
· Jul 26, 2018
 R
Scott, Austin
Georgia · Jul 26, 2018
 R
Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Jul 26, 2018
Cook, Paul
· Jun 14, 2018
 R
Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Apr 12, 2018
Walz, Timothy
· Mar 7, 2018
 D
Green, Al
Texas · Feb 27, 2018
Marino, Tom
· Jan 18, 2018
Lujan Grisham, Michelle
· Jan 11, 2018
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jan 3, 2018
 R
Griffith, H. Morgan
Virginia · Dec 21, 2017
Faso, John
· Dec 19, 2017
DUNCAN, JOHN
· Dec 14, 2017
 R
Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Dec 14, 2017
Mitchell, Paul
· Dec 14, 2017
 D
Larsen, Rick
Washington · Dec 13, 2017
 D
Bera, Ami
California · Dec 12, 2017
 R
Issa, Darrell
California · Dec 7, 2017
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Dec 7, 2017
Brat, Dave
· Dec 5, 2017
 R
LaHood, Darin
Illinois · Dec 5, 2017
 D
Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Dec 5, 2017
BRADY, ROBERT
· Nov 29, 2017
 D
Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Nov 29, 2017
 D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Nov 29, 2017
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Nov 29, 2017
 D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · Nov 17, 2017
 D
Evans, Dwight
Pennsylvania · Nov 17, 2017
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Nov 9, 2017
 D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Nov 8, 2017
Granger, Kay
· Nov 8, 2017
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Nov 6, 2017
 D
Frankel, Lois
Florida · Nov 6, 2017
 D
Welch, Peter
Vermont · Nov 3, 2017
CROWLEY, JOSEPH
· Oct 31, 2017
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Oct 31, 2017
 D
Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Oct 26, 2017
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