H.R. 5248 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act
H.R. 5248 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Mar 13, 2018, sponsored by Daniel Webster with 30 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 13, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 30
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act This bill requires any country that seeks to import shark products into the United States to obtain a certification from the Department of Commerce that the country has a regulatory program in effect to provide for the conservation and management of sharks, including measures to prohibit the removal of any of the fins of a shark (including the tail).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Daniel Webster (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 13, 2018
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Apr 17, 2018)
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