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US HB3349

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dusty Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends the Animal Health Protection Act to require electronic documentation before importing dogs into the U.S., including proof of good health, vaccinations, parasite treatment, negative test results, and permanent identification approved by the Secretary of Agriculture

  • Dogs intended for transfer must be at least 6 months old and have an import permit issued by the Secretary

  • Provides exceptions for personal pets of U.S. origin returning home, military working dogs, research dogs, dogs receiving temporary veterinary treatment (with quarantine and subsequent export), and dogs under 6 months imported to Hawaii from British Isles, Australia, Guam, or New Zealand

  • Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate implementing regulations within 18 months of enactment, in consultation with HHS, Commerce, Homeland Security, and Transportation, including establishing fees and a centralized database for veterinary inspection certificates

  • Violators face penalties under section 10414 of the Animal Health Protection Act and must pay for care, quarantine, and return of non-compliant dogs to their country of origin

Legislative Description

Healthy Dog Importation Act

Agriculture and food

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture5/13/2025

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