HOUSE 917117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 4/23/2021
Actions
- 2021-04-23Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- 2021-02-08Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2021-02-08Introduced in House
- 2021-02-08Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-02-08 (00)
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.
Subjects
- Animal protection and human-animal relationships
- Civil actions and liability
- Mammals
- Trade restrictions
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
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