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H.R. 917 — Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021 | PoliFocus

H.R. 917117th Congress

Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021

To prohibit the sale of kangaroo products, and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

19 cosponsors

Subjects

Animals

Summary

Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021

This bill establishes new federal crimes related to commercial activities involving kangaroos and kangaroo products.

Specifically, the bill prohibits

the import for commercial purposes, possession with intent to sell, or sale of a kangaroo; and
the introduction into interstate commerce; manufacture for introduction into interstate commerce; sale, trade, or advertisement in interstate commerce; or offer to sell, or transport or distribute in interstate commerce, any kangaroo product.

A violator is subject to civil and criminal penalties. Additionally, a kangaroo or kangaroo product used in a violation is subject to forfeiture.

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Legislative Actions

2021-02-08
Introduced in House
2021-02-08
Introduced in House
2021-02-08
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2021-04-23
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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