On the recordApril 16, 2018
H.R. 1456 closes the last legal loophole making it illegal under Federal law to sell, import, or possess shark fins on U.S. soil across all jurisdictions.
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congress.govH.R. 1456 closes the last legal loophole making it illegal under Federal law to sell, import, or possess shark fins on U.S. soil across all jurisdictions.
Bordallo explains how H.R. 1456 strengthens laws against shark finning.
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