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H.R. 2463

Referred to Committee

Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2017

Introduced 5/16/2017•115th Congress•House
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

5/24/2017 • House

Summary

Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2017

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.

Introduced in House • 5/16/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Animals
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityFishesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesWildlife conservation and habitat protection

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Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]

Democrat • CA-33

Sponsored 5/16/2017

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 16, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Introduced in House5/16/2017
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Related Bills (3)

H.R. 1456

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2017

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S. 793

Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2017

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H.R. 614

Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2019

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Committee

Natural Resources Committee

House

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Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0
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