06/16/2015
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"This bill makes an important clarification that the Act never intended to allow billfish landed in Hawaii and Pacific Insular Areas to then be sent to other states."
"So, I am thankful that 11 other states and 3 territories have now done the same thing as we did in California..."
"The bill before us today from Chairman Royce, H.R. 1456, is a great example of continued leadership in this area..."
"I led the effort to pass that state's ban on the possession and trade of shark fins. It was a great example of bipartisanship."