HR 6921
Healthy Dog Importation Act
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Bill overview
The Healthy Dog Importation Act aims to strengthen regulations surrounding the importation of live dogs into the United States. It requires dogs to meet specific health and vaccination standards, be officially identified, and be accompanied by a USDA permit. The bill also establishes a process for exceptions, such as for research, veterinary treatment, or importation into Hawaii, and creates a system for tracking imported dogs to prevent resale. Finally, it updates the Animal Welfare Act to include transporters and mandates the recording of veterinary inspection certificates.
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Primary sponsor
Ralph Lee Abraham
Cosponsors
Bob Gibbs
Denver Riggleman
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