Kangaroo Protection Act of 2023
This bill prohibits the commercial import, sale, or distribution of kangaroos and kangaroo products (like leather goods made from their hides) within the United States. It directly affects businesses involved in importing or selling these items, including retailers, importers, and manufacturers. The key provision bans bringing kangaroos into the U.S. for sale, selling kangaroo products, or advertising such items in interstate commerce. Violations carry fines up to $10,000 or up to one year in prison per offense, and the Commerce Secretary must issue implementing regulations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2023
Committee Review
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President
Introduced Jul 27, 2023
Last action Jul 27, 2023
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Jul 27, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Jul 27, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Landsman
DDemocratic
Co
Janice D. Schakowsky
DDemocratic
Co
Jasmine Crockett
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Crow
DDemocratic
Co
Jefferson Van Drew
RRepublican
Co
Joe Neguse
DDemocratic
Co
Lance Gooden
RRepublican
Co
Lizzie Fletcher
DDemocratic
Co
Lloyd Doggett
DDemocratic
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