Kangaroo Protection Act of 2025

This bill would make it illegal to bring kangaroos or products made from kangaroos into the U.S. for sale, or to sell, advertise, transport, or distribute them across state lines. It also bans making items for the U.S. market that use any part of a kangaroo. A “kangaroo product” means anything made in whole or in part from a kangaroo.

Breaking the law could lead to fines up to $10,000, up to 1 year in jail, or both. Each act is a separate crime, so multiple sales could mean multiple penalties. The Commerce Department must issue rules to carry this out. The law would start 180 days after it is enacted.

• Who is affected: Businesses and people who import, make, market, or sell kangaroo goods in the U.S.
• What changes: No importing for sale, selling, advertising, transporting, or distributing kangaroo animals or products; bans manufacturing kangaroo products for U.S. commerce.
• Penalties: Up to $10,000 fine and/or up to 1 year in jail per violation.
• When it starts: 180 days after the law is enacted.