Bill Sponsor
House Bill 1456
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 9, 2017
Overview
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Mar 9, 2017
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Apr 17, 2018
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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
1456
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115
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.
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Summary

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 areimposedfor violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

Text (1)
March 9, 2017
Actions (4)
04/17/2018
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
03/20/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
03/09/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
03/09/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:41 PM