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S.2597: Healthy Dog Importation Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 4, 2021
- Latest Major Action Aug. 4, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (2 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Aug. 4, 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 |
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| Aug. 4, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| Aug. 4, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |