Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 793
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 30, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 30, 2017
Latest Action
Nov 27, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
793
Congress
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017

This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, or transport 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.The maximum civil penalty for each violation shall be $100,000, or the fair market value of the shark fins involved, whichever is greater.

Text (2)
November 27, 2018
March 30, 2017
Actions (5)
11/27/2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675.
11/27/2018
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-388.
05/18/2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
03/30/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
03/30/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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