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Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2017

Introduced: May 16, 2017 Introduced by: Lieu, Ted Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 24, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
May 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 16, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2017

This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark parts or any product containing shark parts. A person may possess a shark part 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 May 24, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 1456 Related bill Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017
  • S 793 Related bill Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2463: Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2463/
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"H.R. 2463: Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2017." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2463/.
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H.R. 2463, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2463/.
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