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Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

Introduced: January 23, 2019 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 18 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

Passed/agreed to in House: 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

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Nov 20, 2019	House · vote #634	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Passed	310–107	See who voted →

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.

Committees of jurisdiction 3