HR 614
116th 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 Sales Elimination Act of 2019
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 6, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jan 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 16, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019
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
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Committees of jurisdiction
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