House Bill 917
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 8, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
917
Congress
117
Policy Area
Animals
Animals
Primary focus of measure is animal protection; human-animal relationships; wildlife conservation and habitat protection; veterinary medicine. Measures concerning endangered or threatened species may fall under Environmental Protection policy area. Measures concerning wildlife refuge matters may fall under Public Lands and Natural Resources policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
February 8, 2021
04/23/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
02/08/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/08/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:50 PM