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
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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
Plain-English summary
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
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Committees of jurisdiction
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