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Ejiao Act of 2025

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 5544 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
22
Latest action
Sep 23, 2025

What it does

The Ejiao Act of 2025 would prohibit the import, export, transport, sale, purchase, or receipt of donkeys, donkey hides, or any products containing ejiao in the United States for the purpose of producing ejiao. It affects individuals and businesses engaged in interstate or foreign commerce involving these items, imposing civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation and criminal penalties of up to $20,000 in fines and/or five years imprisonment for violations involving items valued over $350. The bill also authorizes forfeiture of prohibited items and equipment used in violations, and designates U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Secretary of the Interior as enforcement agencies.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Sep 23, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Sep 23, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.

Work with this bill

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