Kangaroo Protection Act Introduced in Senate

The Kangaroo Protection Act has recently achieved a critical milestone with the introduction of a companion bill in the United States Senate.

The Senate version of Representative Brian Fitzpatrick's (R-PA-1) original House Bill, H.R.4995, was introduced by Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ).

The introduction of the Kangaroo Protection Act in the Senate marks a major step forward for this legislation, as having companion bills in both chambers can significantly improve its chances of passing. This approach allows both chambers to work on the legislation simultaneously, offering greater opportunities for building bipartisan, bicameral support and broader consensus, which is often crucial for a bill to advance.

This important step will also bring more visibility and momentum to the bill, which aims to save the lives of the 2 million kangaroos violently slaughtered each year for their skin to produce soccer cleats.

The passage of this bill is long overdue, and this development may be the final push it needs to make it across the finish line!