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Healthy Dog Importation Act

USA118th CongressHR-1184| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2023
Dusty Johnson

Dusty Johnson

Republican Representative

South Dakota

Cosponsors (27)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Trent Kelly (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)David J. Trone (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)

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, internal and external parasite treatment, 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6921
Healthy Dog Importation Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4239
Healthy Dog Importation Act
Feb 16, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-502
Introduced in Senate
Feb 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Mar 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6921
    Healthy Dog Importation Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4239
    Healthy Dog Importation Act


  • February 16, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-502
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • March 22, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Animals

Related Bills

  • S 118-502: Healthy Dog Importation Act

Healthy Dog Importation Act

USA118th CongressHR-1184| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2023
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, internal and external parasite treatment, 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6921
Healthy Dog Importation Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4239
Healthy Dog Importation Act
Feb 16, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-502
Introduced in Senate
Feb 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Mar 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6921
    Healthy Dog Importation Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4239
    Healthy Dog Importation Act


  • February 16, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-502
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • March 22, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Dusty Johnson

Dusty Johnson

Republican Representative

South Dakota

Cosponsors (27)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Trent Kelly (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)David J. Trone (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)

Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee

Animals

Related Bills

  • S 118-502: Healthy Dog Importation Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted