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Healthy Dog Importation Act

USA118th CongressS-502| Senate 
| Updated: 2/16/2023
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (12)
Roger Marshall (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

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, 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

S 117-2597
Healthy Dog Importation Act
Feb 16, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 16, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Mar 22, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1184
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2597
    Healthy Dog Importation Act


  • February 16, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 16, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • March 22, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1184
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

Animals

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1184: Healthy Dog Importation Act

Healthy Dog Importation Act

USA118th CongressS-502| Senate 
| Updated: 2/16/2023
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

S 117-2597
Healthy Dog Importation Act
Feb 16, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 16, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Mar 22, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1184
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2597
    Healthy Dog Importation Act


  • February 16, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 16, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • March 22, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1184
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (12)
Roger Marshall (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Mike Rounds (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Animals

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1184: Healthy Dog Importation Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted