House Bill 614
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 16, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
614
Congress
116
Policy Area
Animals
Animals
Primary focus of measure is animal protection; human-animal relationships; wildlife conservation and habitat protection; veterinary medicine. Measures concerning endangered or threatened species may fall under Environmental Protection policy area. Measures concerning wildlife refuge matters may fall under Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019
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.
January 16, 2019
02/06/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
01/16/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
01/16/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 2:17:29 PM