HR 5584 · 114th Congress · Animals

Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-06-24· Sponsored by Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.(2016-06-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2016 This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, transport, or trade shark fins or any product containing shark 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.…

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Cosponsors (20)

11 Democrats9 Republicans
Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]AZ
Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]CA
Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]GU
Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]CA
Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]OR
Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39]CA
Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27]TX
Rep. Meehan, Patrick [R-PA-7]PA
Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]NY
Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20]CA
Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]FL
Rep. Curbelo, Carlos [R-FL-26]FL
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]CA
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]VA
Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large]AS
Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]CA
Rep. McSally, Martha [R-AZ-2]AZ
Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]OH
Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]CA
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8]PA