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S.877: Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced March 26, 2019
- Latest Major Action Dec. 12, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
46 (38 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Reported to Senate - Dec. 12, 2019
- Introduced in Senate - March 26, 2019
Bill Summary
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 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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| Dec. 12, 2019 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 325.
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| Dec. 12, 2019 |
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker without amendment. With written report No. 116-173.
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| April 3, 2019 |
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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| March 26, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| March 26, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Cory Booker (D-N.J.) |