Bill · H.R. 1992· House(119-HR-1992)
Kangaroo Protection Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/10/2025
- Last activity
- 3/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Brian Fitzpatrick
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 10
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Kangaroo Protection Act of 2025 aims to prohibit certain activities involving kangaroos and their products. It defines kangaroos as specific species including the western grey kangaroo, eastern grey kangaroo, common wallaroo, and red kangaroo. The bill makes it unlawful to bring kangaroos into the United States for commercial purposes or to sell them. It also prohibits the manufacture, sale, advertisement, or distribution of kangaroo products in interstate commerce. Violators may face fines up to $10,000, imprisonment for up to one year, or both.
Yes
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill provides protections for specific species by banning their commercial exploitation.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill expands federal authority to regulate and penalize the trade of specific animal products.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would business owners be better off under this?-5
Business owners involved in the sale or manufacture of kangaroo products will face significant economic loss and legal risks.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?-3
The bill restricts the legal sale and trade of specific animal products, which may limit consumer choice in various markets.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?-2
The bill restricts the importation and trade of specific animal-derived products, which may impact international trade relations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Regulation of specific species: By defining specific species like the red kangaroo and eastern grey kangaroo, the bill creates clear boundaries for what is being protected (Section 2(a)).
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Establishment of penalties: The bill creates consequences for unlawful acts, including fines of up to $10,000 and potential imprisonment, to discourage the commercial trade of these animals (Section 2(b) and Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Commercial restrictions: The bill prohibits individuals from bringing kangaroos into the U.S. for commercial purposes or selling them (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Product trade limitations: People involved in the manufacture, sale, advertising, or distribution of items composed of kangaroo parts will be prohibited from doing so in interstate commerce (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Criminal liability: Individuals who knowingly violate these rules face fines up to $10,000 and up to one year in prison (Section 2(c)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection-3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Interstate Commerce-2
- 1/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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