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Introduced
06/29/2021
06/29/2021
In Committee
07/28/2021
07/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
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)
Kurt Schrader (D)*,
Carolyn Bourdeaux (D),
Ed Case (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Rick Crawford (R),
Peter DeFazio (D),
Michelle Fischbach (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
John Garamendi (D),
Andrew Garbarino (R),
Vicente Gonzalez (D),
Vicky Hartzler (R),
Dusty Johnson (R),
Kaiali'i Kahele (D),
Trent Kelly (R),
Dan Kildee (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Marie Newman (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
David Rouzer (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Dina Titus (D),
David Valadao (R),
Susan Wild (D),
Rob Wittman (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. (on 07/28/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4239/all-info | 06/30/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4239/BILLS-117hr4239ih.pdf | 07/25/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4239/BILLS-117hr4239ih.pdf.pdf | 07/25/2021 |
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