Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 8, 2021Animals
H.R. 917
Kangaroo Protection Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 8, 2021)
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.
What just happenedApr 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24](D-CA)Sponsor
19 cosponsors16 D3 R
19cosponsors1committees4actions5subjects
- Introduced in HouseFeb 8, 2021
- Apr 23, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Feb 8, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- Feb 8, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House