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- H.R.737
H.R.737: Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 23, 2019
- Latest Major Action Nov. 21, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Cosponsors
287 (219 Democrats, 68 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Nov. 21, 2019
- Engrossed in House - Nov. 20, 2019
- Reported in House - Nov. 8, 2019
- Introduced in House - Jan. 23, 2019
Bill Summary
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 This bill addresses the sale of shark fins and the inclusion of rays and skates in the Seafood Traceability Program. (The Seafood Traceability Program has data reporting and recordkeeping requirements at the time of entry for imported fish or fish products entered into U.S. commerce.) The bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 21, 2019 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 310 - 107 (Roll no. 634). (text: CR H9076-9077) |
| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9099-9100)
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9076-9083)
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 310 - 107 (Roll no. 634). |
| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 737.
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| Nov. 20, 2019 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 310 - 107 (Roll no. 634). (text: CR H9077)
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| Nov. 8, 2019 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 218.
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| Nov. 8, 2019 |
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-273.
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| Sept. 18, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 13.
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| Sept. 18, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Sept. 18, 2019 |
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
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| March 26, 2019 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Feb. 11, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
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| Jan. 23, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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| Jan. 23, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D-Northern Marina Islands) |