US SB3095 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on June 23 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-06-23 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 23 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-06-23 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2016 This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, transport, or trade shark fins or any product containing shark 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.
Title
Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act of 2016
Sponsors
| Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ] | Sen. Shelley Capito [R-WV] | Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] | Sen. John McCain [R-AZ] |
| Sen. Maria Cantwell [D-WA] | Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R-AK] | Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse [D-RI] | Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS] |
| Sen. Rob Portman [R-OH] | Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-23 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
Subjects
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Animals
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Trade restrictions
Animals
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Trade restrictions
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/3095/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s3095/BILLS-114s3095is.pdf |
