S 502
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 identified by a permanent method, and be accompanied by a USDA permit if imported for transfer. The bill also establishes exceptions for research, veterinary treatment, and importation into Hawaii, while giving the USDA enforcement authority and creating a system for tracking imported dogs. Finally, it repeals a previous section of the Animal Welfare Act related to animal transportation.
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Angus S., Jr. King
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