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To prohibit importation of seafood products of countries that do not prohibit the practice of shark finning, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3377| House 
| Updated: 7/25/2017
Blake Farenthold

Blake Farenthold

Republican Representative

Texas

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Justice Attributed to Wounded Sharks Act or the JAWS Act This bill prohibits the importation into the United States of seafood products from a country that does not prohibit: (1) shark finning in its territorial waters; and (2) the importation, sale, or possession of shark fins obtained through shark finning. The bill defines "shark finning" to mean the removal of a shark's fin (whether or not including the tail) and returning the remainder of the shark to the sea.
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Jul 25, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • July 25, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsFishesSeafoodTrade restrictions

To prohibit importation of seafood products of countries that do not prohibit the practice of shark finning, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3377| House 
| Updated: 7/25/2017
Justice Attributed to Wounded Sharks Act or the JAWS Act This bill prohibits the importation into the United States of seafood products from a country that does not prohibit: (1) shark finning in its territorial waters; and (2) the importation, sale, or possession of shark fins obtained through shark finning. The bill defines "shark finning" to mean the removal of a shark's fin (whether or not including the tail) and returning the remainder of the shark to the sea.
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Timeline
Jul 25, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • July 25, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Blake Farenthold

Blake Farenthold

Republican Representative

Texas

Ways and Means Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsFishesSeafoodTrade restrictions