This bill, titled the Healthy Dog Importation Act, amends the Animal Health Protection Act to significantly strengthen regulations for the importation of live dogs into the United States. It mandates that all imported dogs must be in good health , have received all necessary vaccinations and parasite treatments , and show negative test results, as certified by an accredited veterinarian. Furthermore, each dog must be officially identified by a permanent method approved by the Secretary of Agriculture. For dogs intended for transfer , additional requirements include being at least six months old and possessing an import permit issued by the Secretary. The bill outlines specific exceptions to these rules, such as for personal pets of U.S. origin returning, military working dogs, dogs imported for research, or those entering for veterinary treatment under strict conditions. An exception also exists for dogs under six months old imported into Hawaii from certain regions, provided they are not transferred out of Hawaii before reaching six months of age. The Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with other federal agencies, is directed to promulgate comprehensive regulations within 18 months to implement and enforce these new provisions. These regulations will facilitate electronic documentation , establish post-arrival verification processes , and ensure the denial of entry for non-compliant dogs. Importers and import transporters who fail to comply will face penalties and be responsible for the care, forfeiture, or removal of non-compliant animals. The bill also repeals the existing dog importation section of the Animal Welfare Act, transitioning oversight to the new framework.