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S.793: Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced March 30, 2017
- Latest Major Action Nov. 27, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (31 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Reported to Senate - Nov. 27, 2018
- Introduced in Senate - March 30, 2017
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, except for certain dogfish 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 27, 2018 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675.
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| Nov. 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.
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| May 18, 2017 |
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| March 30, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| March 30, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Cory Booker (D-N.J.) |