Bill > HR3349

This bill amends the Animal Health Protection Act to establish new requirements for importing live dogs into the United States. The legislation introduces comprehensive regulations to ensure the health and safety of imported dogs, requiring importers to provide electronic documentation demonstrating that each dog is in good health, has received necessary vaccinations and parasite treatments, and is officially identified. Dogs intended for transfer must be at least 6 months old and accompanied by an import permit. The bill defines key terms like "importer" and "import transporter" and provides specific exceptions for certain types of dog imports, such as personal pets, military working dogs, research animals, and dogs imported for veterinary treatment. The Secretary of Agriculture is tasked with developing regulations within 18 months, including creating a centralized database to track dog importation, establishing verification processes, and ensuring that non-compliant dogs are denied entry. Importers who fail to meet these requirements may face penalties, including potential care, quarantine, removal, or return of the dogs to their country of origin. The bill aims to improve dog importation oversight, prevent the introduction of diseases, and protect animal and public health.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3349/all-info