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- H.R.4239
H.R.4239: Healthy Dog Importation Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 29, 2021
- Latest Major Action July 28, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (16 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 29, 2021
Bill Summary
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 and demonstrated negative test results as evidenced by a certificate from a licensed veterinarian, and (3) is officially identified by a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 28, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
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| June 29, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| June 29, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) |