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Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-917| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2021
Salud O. Carbajal

Salud O. Carbajal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (19)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Feb 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • February 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 8, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 23, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Animals

Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityMammalsTrade restrictionsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-917| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2021
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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Timeline
Feb 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • February 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 8, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 23, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Salud O. Carbajal

Salud O. Carbajal

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (19)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Animals

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal protection and human-animal relationshipsCivil actions and liabilityMammalsTrade restrictionsWildlife conservation and habitat protection