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Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021

Introduced: April 22, 2021 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

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Became law

Jun 16, 2021

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

Apr 22, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Apr 22, 2021

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E446)

Apr 22, 2021

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021

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 June 16, 2021

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

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