H.R. 2811
Referred to CommitteeShark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
6/16/2021 • House
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.
Introduced in House • 4/22/2021
Topics & Subjects
Congressional Votes (0)
No recorded votes yet
Roll call votes will appear here as the bill moves through Congress
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (251)
Party Breakdown
Sponsor
Cosponsors (250)
Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
April 22, 2021
Referred 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.
Committee Review
Floor Debate
Passed Chamber
Other Chamber
President
Enacted into Law