US HB2463 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on May 16 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-05-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 16 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-05-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2017 This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell shark parts or any product containing shark parts. A person may possess a shark part 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.
Title
Shark Sales Elimination Act of 2017
Sponsors
| Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-24 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans. |
| 2017-05-16 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 2017-05-16 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB1456 (Related) 2018-04-17 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
SB793 (Related) 2018-11-27 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675.
SB793 (Related) 2018-11-27 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 675.
Subjects
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Animals
Civil actions and liability
Fishes
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Animals
Civil actions and liability
Fishes
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2463/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2463/BILLS-115hr2463ih.pdf |
