Ejiao Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 5544

119th Congress

Ejiao Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Donald S. Beyer Jr.

Representative

Democratic

VA-8

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Economics and Public Finance

Summary

This bill prohibits buying, selling, transporting, or importing donkeys, donkey hides, or products made with ejiao (a gelatin made from donkey skin used in traditional Chinese medicine and cosmetics) anywhere in the United States. Violators would face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, and the bill directs federal agencies to enforce these restrictions.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

SponsorDonald S. Beyer Jr. (D-VA)

Introduced9/23/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources,

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Ejiao Act of 2025

This bill prohibits buying, selling, transporting, or importing donkeys, donkey hides, or products made with ejiao (a gelatin made from donkey skin used in traditional Chinese medicine and cosmetics) anywhere in the United States. Violators would face civil pe

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This bill prohibits buying, selling, transporting, or importing donkeys, donkey hides, or products made with ejiao (a gelatin made from donkey skin used in traditional Chinese medicine and cosmetics) anywhere in the United States. Violators would face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, and the bill directs federal agencies to enforce these restrictions.

Bill Number: 5544
Sponsor: Donald S. Beyer Jr. (D-VA)
Introduced: 9/23/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources,
Policy Area: Economics and Public Finance

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Title: Ejiao Act of 2025
Bill Number: 5544
Sponsor: Donald S. Beyer Jr. (D-VA)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources,
Introduced: 9/23/2025
Summary: This bill prohibits buying, selling, transporting, or importing donkeys, donkey hides, or products made with ejiao (a gelatin made from donkey skin used in traditional Chinese medicine and cosmetics) anywhere in the United States. Violators would face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation,

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill prohibits buying, selling, transporting, or importing donkeys, donkey hides, or products made with ejiao (a gelatin made from donkey skin used in traditional Chinese medicine and cosmetics) anywhere in the United States. Violators would face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, and the bill directs federal agencies to enforce these restrictions.

Last updated: 3/5/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill makes it illegal to buy, sell, transport, or import donkeys or donkey hides intended for making ejiao, as well as any products containing ejiao.
Ejiao is a gelatin made from donkey skins that is used in traditional Chinese medicine, beauty products, and cosmetics.
According to the bill, millions of donkeys are killed each year for their skins, which has severely reduced donkey populations in Africa and Latin America.
People who violate this law could face civil penalties of up to $10,000 for each violation.
The United States currently imports approximately $12 million worth of ejiao products annually, making it the third-largest importer worldwide.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect businesses and individuals who import, sell, or use products containing ejiao, including retailers of traditional Chinese medicine and certain cosmetics. It would also impact anyone involved in the donkey hide trade. The bill aims to protect global donkey populations and the communities in developing countries that depend on donkeys for farming, transportation, and daily survival.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Economics and Public Finance

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5544, 119th Congress (2025). "Ejiao Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5544

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