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Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2021

Introduced: January 21, 2021 Introduced by: Lieu, Ted Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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
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Became law
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jan 21, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 21, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2021

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 February 18, 2021

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

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 406: Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-406/
MLA
"H.R. 406: Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-406/.
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H.R. 406, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-406/.
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[H.R. 406: Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2021](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-406/)
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