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US S1725

US S1725
Healthy Dog Importation Act


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Introduced
05/13/2025
In Committee
05/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th 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, known as the DogAtion Actation importaimsends Protection Act to establish comprehensive requirements into the United States. States. The The that importters to provide electronic documentation demonstrating that imported dogs are in good health have received necessary vaccinations and have tested parasite treatments, and are officially identified before entering allowed into the defines United States. specifically mandates that dogs intended for transfer must be at least 6 months old and accompanied by an import permit. The bill includes several exceptions for specific scenarios such as personal pets, working dogs, research purposes, and veterinary treatment. The Secretary of Agriculture is tasked with developing regulations within implementation within 18 months, including creating an electronic documentation system, establishing post-arrival verification processes, and maintaining aalized imported dog information importers who fail to comply can face penalties, including potential forfeiture, quarantine, or removal of the the United States. The bill aims to improve repeals previous regulations regarding dog importation and imports and establishes a period during which existing regulations will continue remain new regulations are finalized. Ultimately, the legislation seeks to improve health and safety standards entering the United States by creating more stringent documentation andation tracking requirements.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 05/13/2025)

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