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Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-614| House 
| Updated: 2/6/2019
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019 This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark parts or any product containing shark parts. A person may possess a shark part 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
Jan 16, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 6, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
  • January 16, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • January 16, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • February 6, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Animals

Related Bills

  • HR 116-737: Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019
  • S 116-877: Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityFishesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-614| House 
| Updated: 2/6/2019
Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019 This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark parts or any product containing shark parts. A person may possess a shark part 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
Jan 16, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 6, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
  • January 16, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • January 16, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • February 6, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Animals

Related Bills

  • HR 116-737: Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019
  • S 116-877: Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityFishesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesWildlife conservation and habitat protection