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Introduced
03/26/2019
03/26/2019
In Committee
04/03/2019
04/03/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for other purposes. 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019, prohibits the possession, transportation, sale, or purchase of shark fins or products containing shark fins, except for certain limited exceptions. The bill imposes penalties for violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, with a maximum civil penalty of $100,000 or the fair market value of the shark fins involved, whichever is greater. The bill contains an exception for the possession of shark fins that were lawfully taken under a state, territorial, or federal license or permit, and also includes a specific exemption for the possession of fins from smooth dogfish and spiny dogfish species. The bill also preserves the authority of states and territories to adopt more stringent regulations related to the sale of shark fins.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (47)
Cory Booker (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Michael Bennet (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
John Boozman (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Ben Cardin (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Martha McSally (R),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Rob Portman (R),
Jack Reed (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Tom Udall (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 325. (on 12/12/2019)
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