JAWS Act

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Bill Number

HR 2951

Introduced

Jul 7, 2015

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Cosponsors

Topics

Animal protection and human-animal relationships Fishes Food industry and services Foreign aid and international relief International Affairs Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Trade restrictions Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

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Summary

Justice Attributed to Wounded Sharks Act or the JAWS Act

Prohibits federal assistance to a country that does not prohibit: (1) shark finning in its territorial waters; and (2) the importation, sale, or possession, of shark fins obtained by shark finning.

Actions

Jul 7, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 7, 2015

Introduced in House

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