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Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

Introduced: April 4, 2019 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 21, 2019
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 20, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 20, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 310 - 107 (Roll no. 634). (text: CR H9077)
Nov 20, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9099-9100)
Nov 20, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 20, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 737.
Nov 20, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9076-9083)
Nov 20, 2019
Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 8, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 218.
Nov 8, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-273.
Sep 18, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 13.
Sep 18, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 18, 2019
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Mar 26, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jan 23, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 23, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 20, 2019 House · vote #634 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 310–107 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

This bill addresses the sale of shark fins and the inclusion of rays and skates in the Seafood Traceability Program. (The Seafood Traceability Program has data reporting and recordkeeping requirements at the time of entry for imported fish or fish products entered into U.S. commerce.)

The bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish 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.

The Department of Commerce must revise its regulations to include rays and skates as species that are subject to the Seafood Traceability Program.

What's happening now November 21, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 877 Related bill Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019
  • HR 614 Related bill Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 193
All 193 Democratic 124 Republican 38
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Tlaib, Rashida
Michigan · Nov 8, 2019
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Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Nov 5, 2019
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Gooden, Lance
Texas · Oct 30, 2019
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Davids, Sharice
Kansas · Oct 29, 2019
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Steil, Bryan
Wisconsin · Oct 28, 2019
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Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Oct 28, 2019
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Evans, Dwight
Pennsylvania · Oct 23, 2019
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Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Oct 23, 2019
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Oct 22, 2019
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Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Oct 22, 2019
Fudge, Marcia
· Oct 22, 2019
Keller, Fred
· Oct 22, 2019
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Stanton, Greg
Arizona · Oct 22, 2019
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Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Oct 18, 2019
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Houlahan, Chrissy
Pennsylvania · Oct 18, 2019
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Oct 18, 2019
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Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Delaware · Oct 16, 2019
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Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Oct 16, 2019
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Oct 15, 2019
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Oct 15, 2019
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García, Jesús G. "Chuy"
Illinois · Oct 15, 2019
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Carson, André
Indiana · Oct 11, 2019
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Garcia, Sylvia R.
Texas · Oct 11, 2019
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Lee, Susie
Nevada · Oct 8, 2019
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McBath, Lucy
Georgia · Oct 8, 2019
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Stevens, Haley M.
Michigan · Oct 8, 2019
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Oct 8, 2019
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Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Oct 4, 2019
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Fletcher, Lizzie
Texas · Oct 4, 2019
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Jeffries, Hakeem S.
New York · Oct 4, 2019
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Oct 4, 2019
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Oct 4, 2019
SERRANO, JOSE
· Oct 4, 2019
CLAY, WM.
· Sep 27, 2019
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Morelle, Joseph D.
New York · Sep 26, 2019
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Pressley, Ayanna
Massachusetts · Sep 26, 2019
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Trahan, Lori
Massachusetts · Sep 24, 2019
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Gonzalez, Vicente
Texas · Sep 19, 2019
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Peters, Scott H.
California · Sep 19, 2019
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Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Sep 19, 2019
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Timmons, William R.
South Carolina · Sep 19, 2019
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Griffith, H. Morgan
Virginia · Sep 11, 2019
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Aug 30, 2019
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Green, Al
Texas · Aug 27, 2019
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Veasey, Marc A.
Texas · Aug 27, 2019
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Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Aug 23, 2019
Butterfield, G. K.
· Aug 20, 2019
Rice, Kathleen
· Aug 16, 2019
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Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Aug 6, 2019
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Burchett, Tim
Tennessee · Jul 15, 2019
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