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H.R. 614 116th Congress House

Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019

Official title: To prohibit the sale of shark parts, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 16, 2019 Introduced by: Ted Lieu Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Animals Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityFishesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesWildlife conservation and habitat protection
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This bill died when the 116th Congress ended
It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 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
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 Latest action February 6, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 737 Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019
  • S 877 Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 614: Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-614/
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"H.R. 614: Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-614/.
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H.R. 614, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-614/.
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