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. commerce.)
The bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, or sell 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.
Penalties are imposed for violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
The Department of Commerce must revise its regulations to include rays and skates as species that are subject to the Seafood Traceability Program.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 13.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-273.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-273.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 218.
Mr. Huffman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9076-9083)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 737.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9099-9100)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 310 - 107 (Roll no. 634).(text: CR H9077)
Roll Call #634 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 310 - 107 (Roll no. 634). (text: CR H9077)
Roll Call #634 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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