Bill > HR6921

This bill, the Healthy Dog Importation Act, amends the Animal Health Protection Act to impose new requirements for the importation of live dogs into the United States. The key provisions include: (1) requiring imported dogs to be in good health, have necessary vaccinations and negative test results, and be officially identified; (2) prohibiting the importation of dogs under 6 months old for the purpose of transfer, with exceptions for research, veterinary treatment, and importation to Hawaii; (3) authorizing the relevant federal agencies to promulgate regulations, facilitate electronic submission of documentation, and establish fees to fund implementation and enforcement; and (4) imposing penalties on importers who fail to comply with these new requirements.