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Healthy Dog Importation Act

USA117th CongressS-2597| Senate 
| Updated: 8/4/2021
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (8)
Roger Marshall (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Tina Smith (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry 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 transfer at less than six months of age. USDA also has enforcement authority under the bill.
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4239
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Aug 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • July 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4239
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.


  • August 4, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 4, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4239: Healthy Dog Importation Act

Healthy Dog Importation Act

USA117th CongressS-2597| Senate 
| Updated: 8/4/2021
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 transfer at less than six months of age. USDA also has enforcement authority under the bill.
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4239
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Aug 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • July 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4239
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.


  • August 4, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 4, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (8)
Roger Marshall (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Tina Smith (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4239: Healthy Dog Importation Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted