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H.R. 2811 (117th)

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021

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Introduced

22 April 2021

Last action

16 June 2021 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Sponsors

Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Colin Allred, Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6], Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34], Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2], Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]

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Summary

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 20 21 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 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 Department of Commerce must revise its regulations to include rays and skates as species that are subject to the Seafood Traceability Program.

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Timeline

  1. 22 April 2021

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 April 2021

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E446)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 April 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 April 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 16 June 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

    Source: Committee

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