H.R. 2811 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021
H.R. 2811 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Apr 22, 2021, sponsored by Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan with 253 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 22, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 253
- Policy area
- Animals
What it does
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 20 21 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. commerce.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D-MP). Co-sponsors: 204 Democrats, 49 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 22, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. (Jun 16, 2021)
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Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Budget Committee
More
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