HR 1456 · 115th Congress · Animals

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-03-09· Sponsored by Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(2018-04-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017 This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell 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)

10 Democrats10 Republicans
Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]MP
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]CA
Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]OR
Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]IL
Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27]TX
Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]AZ
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]TN
Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]NY
Rep. Meehan, Patrick [R-PA-7]PA
Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]CA
Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]TX
Rep. Garrett, Thomas A., Jr. [R-VA-5]VA
Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]OH
Rep. McSally, Martha [R-AZ-2]AZ
Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9]CA
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]VA
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-8]PA
Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]OH
Rep. Curbelo, Carlos [R-FL-26]FL
Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]GU