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Introduced
02/08/2021
02/08/2021
In Committee
04/23/2021
04/23/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit the sale of kangaroo products, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021, aims to prohibit the sale of kangaroo products in the United States. It would make it illegal to bring kangaroos or kangaroo products into the U.S. for commercial purposes, possess them with the intent to sell, or sell them. Violators would face criminal penalties of up to one year in prison or a $10,000 fine per violation, as well as potential civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation. The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with other relevant agencies, to enforce the law and issue regulations to carry it out. It also allows citizens to file lawsuits to enforce the law's provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (20)
Salud Carbajal (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Peter DeFazio (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Lizzie Fletcher (D),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Marcy Kaptur (D),
John Katko (R),
Dan Kildee (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Carolyn Maloney (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 04/23/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/917/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr917/BILLS-117hr917ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr917/BILLS-117hr917ih.pdf.pdf |
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