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Healthy Dog Importation Act

USA117th CongressHR-4239| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2021
Kurt Schrader

Kurt Schrader

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (27)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Trent Kelly (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Carolyn Bourdeaux (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Marie Newman (Democratic)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Healthy Dog Importation Act This bill imposes requirements on the importation of live dogs. Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of a live dog into the United States unless the Department of Agriculture (USDA) determines the dog (1) is in good health, (2) has received all necessary vaccinations and demonstrated negative test results as evidenced by a certificate from a licensed veterinarian, and (3) is officially identified by a permanent method approved by USDA. Additionally, dogs entering the United States for transfer must be at least six months of age and accompanied by a USDA permit. Transfer is defined as a change of ownership or control of an imported dog to another person, including by sale, adoption, exchange, or donation. USDA must provide an exception to any requirements under the bill for dogs that are transferred for (1) research purposes; (2) veterinary treatment under certain conditions, including appropriate quarantining; or (3) lawful importation into the state of Hawaii if the dog is not transported out of Hawaii for resale at less than six months of age. USDA also has enforcement authority under the bill.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6921
Healthy Dog Importation Act
Jun 29, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 29, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Aug 4, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2597
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6921
    Healthy Dog Importation Act


  • June 29, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 29, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • July 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.


  • August 4, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2597
    Introduced in Senate

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 117-2597: Healthy Dog Importation Act

Healthy Dog Importation Act

USA117th CongressHR-4239| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2021
Healthy Dog Importation Act This bill imposes requirements on the importation of live dogs. Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of a live dog into the United States unless the Department of Agriculture (USDA) determines the dog (1) is in good health, (2) has received all necessary vaccinations and demonstrated negative test results as evidenced by a certificate from a licensed veterinarian, and (3) is officially identified by a permanent method approved by USDA. Additionally, dogs entering the United States for transfer must be at least six months of age and accompanied by a USDA permit. Transfer is defined as a change of ownership or control of an imported dog to another person, including by sale, adoption, exchange, or donation. USDA must provide an exception to any requirements under the bill for dogs that are transferred for (1) research purposes; (2) veterinary treatment under certain conditions, including appropriate quarantining; or (3) lawful importation into the state of Hawaii if the dog is not transported out of Hawaii for resale at less than six months of age. USDA also has enforcement authority under the bill.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6921
Healthy Dog Importation Act
Jun 29, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 29, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Aug 4, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2597
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6921
    Healthy Dog Importation Act


  • June 29, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 29, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • July 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.


  • August 4, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2597
    Introduced in Senate
Kurt Schrader

Kurt Schrader

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (27)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Trent Kelly (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Carolyn Bourdeaux (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Marie Newman (Democratic)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 117-2597: Healthy Dog Importation Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted