HOUSE 737116th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

Last Action: 11/21/2019

Actions

2019-11-21Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2019-11-20Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-11-20On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 310 - 107 (Roll no. 634). (text: CR H9077)
2019-11-20Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 310 - 107 (Roll no. 634).(text: CR H9077)
2019-11-20Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9099-9100)
2019-11-20At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2019-11-20DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 737.
2019-11-20Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9076-9083)
2019-11-20Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2019-11-08Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 218.
2019-11-08Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-273.
2019-11-08Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-273.
2019-09-18Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 13.
2019-09-18Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-09-18Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.

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CRS Summary

As of 2019-11-20 (53)

Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019

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)
SANFORD BISHOP (D-GA)
Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)
EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)
Brendan Boyle (D-PA)
Vern Buchanan (R-FL)
KEN CALVERT (R-CA)
Matt Cartwright (D-PA)
STEVE CHABOT (R-OH)
Charlie Crist (D-FL)
DIANA DEGETTE (D-CO)
Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)
John Garamendi (D-CA)
Katie Hill (D-CA)
Jared Huffman (D-CA)
Henry Johnson (D-GA)
MARCY KAPTUR (D-OH)
John Katko (R-NY)
William Keating (D-MA)

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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