HR 917 United States House · 117th Congress

Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021

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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
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Introduced Feb 8, 2021 Last action Apr 23, 2021
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Apr 23, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Feb 8, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Feb 8, 2021
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1 primary · 19 co-sponsors

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