# 119-hr-1992: Kangaroo Protection Act of 2025

119-hr-1992, Kangaroo Protection Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-1992
- Congress: 119
- Title: Kangaroo Protection Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-03-10
- Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA)
- Cosponsors: 11
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Bans commercial import, sale, and interstate trade of kangaroos and kangaroo products.** The Kangaroo Protection Act of 2025 would make it illegal to bring into the United States for commercial purposes, possess with intent to sell, or sell four specified kangaroo species. It would also ban introducing, manufacturing for introduction, selling, offering to sell, trading, advertising, transporting, or distributing any kangaroo product in interstate commerce. Violations carry up to a $10,000 fine, up to one year in prison, or both. The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Agriculture, would issue regulations to implement the law. The prohibitions take effect 180 days after enactment.

## Cosponsors (11)

- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), 2025-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2025-06-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Liccardo, Sam T. [D-CA-16] (D-CA), 2025-07-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA), 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] (D-TX), 2025-08-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY), 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] (D-WI), 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL), 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ), 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA), 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Businesses barred from selling kangaroo products: cost, medium. If enacted, businesses would be barred from importing, selling, advertising, or shipping kangaroo products. The ban would cover four listed kangaroo species and any item made in whole or in part from them. Knowingly breaking the rule could bring up to a $10,000 fine per violation and up to 1 year i…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025
- 119-hr-17: Paycheck Fairness Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-1992 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1992)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
- [119-hr-17: Paycheck Fairness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-17)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1992 (as of 2026-04-21).