US HB1456 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 176-86-1)
Status: Introduced on March 9 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2018-04-17 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 9 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2018-04-17 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017 This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell 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.
Title
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2018-04-17 | House | Subcommittee Hearings Held. |
2017-03-20 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. |
2017-03-09 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
2017-03-09 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB2463 (Related) 2017-05-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
SB793 (Related) 2018-11-27 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675.
SB793 (Related) 2018-11-27 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675.
Subjects
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Animals
Civil actions and liability
Fishes
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Animals
Civil actions and liability
Fishes
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1456/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1456/BILLS-115hr1456ih.pdf |