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- H.R.2811
H.R.2811: Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced April 22, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 16, 2021
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Cosponsors
252 (203 Democrats, 49 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 22, 2021
Bill Summary
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021 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
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 16, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
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| April 22, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| April 22, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D-Northern Marina Islands) |