S. 502 · 118th Congress
Healthy Dog Importation Act
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Hyde-Smith5 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
This bill imposes requirements on the importation of live dogs.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Feb 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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Healthy Dog Importation Act
Latest action (Feb 16, 2023): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Policy area: Animals · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 16, 2023
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.