Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

Bill: 116-hr-737
Sponsor: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Fishes
Government studies and investigations
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-23
text: 

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

 
This 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.

action_date: 2019-11-08
text: 

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

 
This 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.

action_date: 2019-11-20
text: 

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

 
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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 310 - 107 (Roll no. 634). (text: CR H9077)
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 310 - 107 (Roll no. 634).(text: CR H9077)
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9099-9100)
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 737.
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9076-9083)
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 218.
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-273.
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-273.
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 13.
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
action_date: 2019-03-26
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2019-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-23
text: Introduced in House