Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021
Latest action · Jun 16, 2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 22, 2021
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021
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.
Cosponsors 253
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 22, 2021 to Dec 20, 2022, with 104 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-VA | A. Donald McEachin | Original | Apr 22, 2021 |
| D-WA | Adam Smith | Original | Apr 22, 2021 |
| D-CA | Alan S. Lowenthal | Original | Apr 22, 2021 |
| D-NJ | Albio Sires | Original | Apr 22, 2021 |
| D-MI | Andy Levin | Original | Apr 22, 2021 |
| D-NH | Ann M. Kuster | Original | Apr 22, 2021 |
| R-AS | Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen | Original | Apr 22, 2021 |
| D-MA | Ayanna Pressley | Original | Apr 22, 2021 |
| D-MN | Betty McCollum | Original | Apr 22, 2021 |
| D-IL | Bill Foster | Original | Apr 22, 2021 |
| D-NJ | Bill Pascrell, Jr. | Original | Apr 22, 2021 |
| D-CA | Brad Sherman | Original | Apr 22, 2021 |
| D-PA | Brendan F. Boyle | Original | Apr 22, 2021 |
| D-NY | Brian Higgins | Original | Apr 22, 2021 |
| R-PA | Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Original | Apr 22, 2021 |
Actions 4
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 16, 2021Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
- Apr 22, 2021Introduced in House
- Apr 22, 2021Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Apr 22, 2021Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E446)
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1106 | Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021 | Related bill | Apr 13, 2021 |
| S 1260 | United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 | Related bill | Jun 8, 2021 |
| HR 7776 | James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 | Related bill | Dec 23, 2022 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Animals.
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Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Apr 22, 2021Introduced in House
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