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Kangaroo Protection Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1992| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2025
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (11)
Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to prohibit specific commercial activities related to kangaroos and kangaroo products within the United States. It makes it unlawful for any person to knowingly bring kangaroos into the U.S. for commercial purposes, possess them with intent to sell, or sell them, and also prohibits the introduction, sale, trade, advertising, transport, or distribution of kangaroo products in interstate commerce. The bill defines "kangaroo" to include specific species like the western grey kangaroo , eastern grey kangaroo , common wallaroo , and red kangaroo , and "kangaroo product" as any item composed in whole or in part of a kangaroo. Violators face significant criminal penalties, including fines up to $10,000 , imprisonment for up to 1 year , or both, with each violation considered a separate offense. The Secretary of Commerce will issue regulations to implement these provisions, which take effect 180 days after enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-917
Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4995
Kangaroo Protection Act of 2023
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2162
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-917
    Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4995
    Kangaroo Protection Act of 2023


  • March 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2162
    Introduced in Senate

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 118-5118: Kangaroo Protection Act of 2024
  • S 119-2162: Kangaroo Protection Act of 2025

Kangaroo Protection Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1992| House 
| Updated: 3/10/2025
This bill aims to prohibit specific commercial activities related to kangaroos and kangaroo products within the United States. It makes it unlawful for any person to knowingly bring kangaroos into the U.S. for commercial purposes, possess them with intent to sell, or sell them, and also prohibits the introduction, sale, trade, advertising, transport, or distribution of kangaroo products in interstate commerce. The bill defines "kangaroo" to include specific species like the western grey kangaroo , eastern grey kangaroo , common wallaroo , and red kangaroo , and "kangaroo product" as any item composed in whole or in part of a kangaroo. Violators face significant criminal penalties, including fines up to $10,000 , imprisonment for up to 1 year , or both, with each violation considered a separate offense. The Secretary of Commerce will issue regulations to implement these provisions, which take effect 180 days after enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-917
Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4995
Kangaroo Protection Act of 2023
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2162
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-917
    Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4995
    Kangaroo Protection Act of 2023


  • March 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2162
    Introduced in Senate
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (11)
Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 118-5118: Kangaroo Protection Act of 2024
  • S 119-2162: Kangaroo Protection Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted