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US HR4239

US HR4239
Healthy Dog Importation Act


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Introduced
06/29/2021
In Committee
07/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Healthy Dog Importation Act, amends the Animal Health Protection Act to establish new requirements for the importation of live dogs into the United States. The key provisions include: requiring dogs to be in good health, have necessary vaccinations, and be officially identified before import; prohibiting the import of dogs under 6 months old for the purpose of transfer, with some exceptions; authorizing the relevant federal agencies to promulgate regulations, facilitate electronic submission of documentation, and set fees to fund implementation; and imposing penalties on importers who fail to comply with the new requirements. The bill also makes conforming changes to the Animal Welfare Act to address the transportation and handling of imported dogs.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (28)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. (on 07/28/2021)

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