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Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021
1/11/2023, 1:49 PM
Congressional Summary of S 1106
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021
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.
Penalties are imposed for violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The maximum civil penalty for each violation shall be $100,000, or the fair market value of the shark fins involved, whichever is greater.
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Current Status of Bill S 1106
Bill S 1106 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 13, 2021. Bill S 1106 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 13, 2021. Bill S 1106's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of April 13, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1106
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
46Democrat Cosponsors
41Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1106
Primary Policy Focus
AnimalsPotential Impact Areas
- Animal protection and human-animal relationships
- Civil actions and liability
- Fishes
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1106
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021
A bill to prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for other purposes.
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1106
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