S. 877 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019
S. 877 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Mar 26, 2019, sponsored by Cory A. Booker with 46 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 26, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 46
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, or transport shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cory A. Booker (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 38 Democrats, 6 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 26, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 325. (Dec 12, 2019)
More bills from Cory A. Booker 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. 737: Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019
- H.R. 837: Chronic Wasting Disease Transmission in Cervidae Study Act
- 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
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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