H.R. 737 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019
H.R. 737 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 23, 2019, sponsored by Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan with 287 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 23, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 287
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 This bill addresses the sale of shark fins and the inclusion of rays and skates in the Seafood Traceability Program. (The Seafood Traceability Program has data reporting and recordkeeping requirements at the time of entry for imported fish or fish products entered into U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D-MP). Co-sponsors: 219 Democrats, 68 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 23, 2019
- Passed the HouseNov 20, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Nov 21, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Nov 20, 2019 · Passed310–107
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Shark Fin Sales Elimination ActHouse · Nov 20, 2019
More bills from Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan in the 116th Congress
Other Animals bills in the 116th Congress
- H.R. 693: U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2019
- H.R. 837: Chronic Wasting Disease Transmission in Cervidae Study Act
- S. 877: Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019
- H.R. 1002: WOOF! Act
- H.R. 1042: PREPARED Act
- H.R. 1380: Big Cat Public Safety Act
- H.R. 2897: AFTER Act of 2019
- H.R. 3655: Livestock Protection Act of 2019
Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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