The Kangaroo Protection Act of 2024 would prohibit importing, possessing, selling, and trading kangaroos and kangaroo products in the United States for commercial purposes. The bill applies to four kangaroo species: western grey, eastern grey, common wallaroo, and red kangaroos, as well as any items made from these animals. Anyone who violates the law would face criminal penalties of up to $10,000 in fines and up to one year in prison, with each violation counted separately. The Secretary of Commerce would be responsible for writing regulations to enforce the ban, working with other federal agencies as needed. The ban would take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law.
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