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Introduced
04/13/2021
04/13/2021
In Committee
04/13/2021
04/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit sale of shark fins, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021, aims to prohibit the possession, transport, sale, or purchase of shark fins or products containing shark fins in the United States, with some exceptions. The bill cites concerns about declining shark populations due to the global trade in shark fins, which has no medicinal or nutritional value. It also notes that several U.S. states and territories have already implemented bans on the sale of shark fins. The bill provides exceptions for the lawful possession of shark fins for certain non-commercial purposes, such as display, research, or subsistence use. Additionally, it includes a provision that exempts the possession, transport, or sale of fins from smooth dogfish and spiny dogfish, pending a future review by the Secretary of Commerce.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (47)
Cory Booker (D)*,
Michael Bennet (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
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),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Rob Portman (R),
Jack Reed (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearing (10:00 5/12/2021 SD-106) (on 05/12/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1106/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1106/BILLS-117s1106is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1106/BILLS-117s1106is.pdf.pdf |
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