H.R. 917 · 117th Congress · House

Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Introduced
Feb 8, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. APR 23, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  2. FEB 08, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. FEB 08, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. FEB 08, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee

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Referred: Apr 23, 2021

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Feb 8, 2021

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