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Introduced
07/25/2017
07/25/2017
In Committee
07/25/2017
07/25/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
JAWS Act Justice Attributed to Wounded Sharks Act This bill prohibits the importation into the United States of seafood products from a country that does not prohibit: (1) shark finning in its territorial waters; and (2) the importation, sale, or possession of shark fins obtained through shark finning. The bill defines "shark finning" to mean the removal of a shark's fin (whether or not including the tail) and returning the remainder of the shark to the sea.
AI Summary
This bill, the Justice Attributed to Wounded Sharks Act (JAWS Act), prohibits the importation of seafood products into the United States from countries that do not prohibit the practice of shark finning, which is the removal of a shark's fin (with or without the tail) and returning the rest of the shark to the sea. The bill defines "shark finning" and "seafood product" and gives the President the authority to determine which countries meet the criteria for the importation ban.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 07/25/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3377/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3377/BILLS-115hr3377ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3377/BILLS-115hr3377ih.pdf.pdf |
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