S. 1106 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021
S. 1106 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Apr 13, 2021, sponsored by Cory A. Booker with 46 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 13, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 46
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 20 21 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: 41 Democrats, 4 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 13, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Apr 13, 2021)
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