Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2016

Summary

Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2016 This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, transport, or trade 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.

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Timeline

1. 23 June 2016

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 June 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 23 June 2016 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 23 June 2016

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 23 June 2016

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 23 June 2016

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Sponsors

• Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Shelley Capito · R · Sponsor
• Richard Blumenthal · D · Sponsor
• Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Sponsor
• Maria Cantwell · D · Sponsor
• Lisa Murkowski · R · Sponsor
• Sheldon Whitehouse · D · Cosponsor
• Roger Wicker · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] · R · Cosponsor
• Jeff Merkley · D · Cosponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

Related records

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