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Congress·In Committee·10 months ago

Dog Imports: New Health and Age Rules

Also known as: Healthy Dog Importation Act

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Key Points

  • Congress is considering a bill to ensure all dogs brought into the United States are healthy and vaccinated. This plan aims to stop the spread of dangerous diseases that could affect both people and local pets.
  • Under these rules, anyone importing a dog would need to provide digital records showing the animal is in good health, has received all necessary shots, and has been treated for parasites. Each dog would also need a permanent ID, such as a microchip.
  • Puppies brought into the country to be sold or adopted would have to be at least 6 months old. This requirement is designed to protect young dogs from being shipped long distances before they are strong enough to travel safely.
  • The bill includes exceptions for families returning to the U.S. with their personal pets, military working dogs, and animals brought in for specific medical treatments or research.
  • If a dog arrives without the proper paperwork or health checks, the person or company bringing them in would be responsible for the costs of their care, quarantine, or sending them back to their country of origin.
  • The government would create a central database to track imported dogs and share health information with state veterinarians to help monitor for potential disease outbreaks.

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
May 13, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

May 13, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Healthy Dog Importation Act

Bill NumberS 1725
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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Cosponsors

(11)
D: 5R: 5I: 1

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