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US Ban on Donkey and Ejiao Product Trade

This new law aims to protect global donkey populations and support communities reliant on these animals. It prohibits the import, export, sale, and purchase of donkeys, their hides, and products containing ejiao within the United States. Citizens should be aware that possessing or trading such products may result in significant financial penalties or imprisonment.
Key points
Prohibits the import, export, sale, and purchase of donkeys and donkey hides for ejiao production.
Bans the import, export, sale, and purchase of products containing ejiao, including via the internet.
Violations can lead to civil penalties up to $10,000 per offense and criminal penalties, including fines up to $20,000 and up to 5 years in prison.
Donkeys, donkey hides, ejiao products, and equipment used in illegal trade are subject to forfeiture.
Individuals convicted of violations will be liable for the costs of storing and caring for seized animals or products.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6021
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Process start date: 2023-10-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ejiao Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6021.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-10-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the import, export, sale, and purchase of donkeys and donkey hides for ejiao production.
  • Bans the import, export, sale, and purchase of products containing ejiao, including via the internet.
  • Violations can lead to civil penalties up to $10,000 per offense and criminal penalties, including fines up to $20,000 and up to 5 years in prison.
  • Donkeys, donkey hides, ejiao products, and equipment used in illegal trade are subject to forfeiture.
  • Individuals convicted of violations will be liable for the costs of storing and caring for seized animals or products.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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