Shark Protection Act of 2001

Fact Sheet API

Bill Number

HR 2673

Introduced

Jul 30, 2001

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Animals Export controls Fishery management Foreign Trade and International Finance Import restrictions Interstate commerce Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Overfishing Public Lands and Natural Resources Sharks Transportation and Public Works

Full Text

View Full Bill Text

Votes

Summary

Shark Protection Act of 2001 - Amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to prohibit the sale, offer for sale, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any shark fin that was removed, held in custody, controlled, or landed in violation of that Act.

Actions

Aug 7, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Jul 30, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jul 30, 2001

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1469)
Jul 30, 2001

Introduced in House

Amendments

Related Bills