Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 6/16/2021
Actions
- 2021-06-16Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
- 2021-04-22Referred 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.
- 2021-04-22Referred 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.
- 2021-04-22Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E446)
- 2021-04-22Introduced in House
- 2021-04-22Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-04-22 (00)
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 (20)
- Michael McCaul (R-TX)
- Colin Allred (D-TX)
- Cynthia Axne (D-IA)
- Donald Beyer (D-VA)
- Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)
- SANFORD BISHOP (D-GA)
- EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)
- Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
- Brendan Boyle (D-PA)
- Julia Brownley (D-CA)
- Tim Burchett (R-TN)
- KEN CALVERT (R-CA)
- Tony Cárdenas (D-CA)
- Earl Carter (R-GA)
- Matt Cartwright (D-PA)
- Ed Case (D-HI)
- Sean Casten (D-IL)
- STEVE CHABOT (R-OH)
- Steve Cohen (D-TN)
- Gerald Connolly (D-VA)
Subjects
- Animal protection and human-animal relationships
- Civil actions and liability
- Congressional oversight
- Fishes
- Government studies and investigations
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
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