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S. 877

Introduced

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

Introduced 3/26/2019•116th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 325.

12/12/2019 • Senate

Summary

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, or transport 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 maximum civil penalty for each violation shall be $100,000, or the fair market value of the shark fins involved, whichever is greater.

Reported to Senate • 12/12/2019

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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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Sponsor & Cosponsors (47)

Party Breakdown

39
Democrats
6
Republicans
2
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

Democrat • NJ

Sponsored 3/26/2019

Cosponsors (46)

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Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]

D-WA

Joined 3/26/2019

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Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]

R-OH

Joined 3/26/2019

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Sen. McSally, Martha [R-AZ]

R-AZ

Joined 3/26/2019

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Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]

D-HI

Joined 3/26/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

March 26, 2019

Committee Review

April 3, 2019

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate12/12/2019
Introduced in Senate3/26/2019

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors46