U.S. Senators Angus King and Kevin Cramer have introduced a bill aimed at revising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) new dog importation regulations, set to take effect on August 1, 2024. The proposed changes are intended to address concerns from constituents about the potential negative impacts of the stringent requirements, which include health checks, age restrictions, and documentation for all dogs entering the U.S.
The senators argue that the regulations could create significant barriers for dog owners and businesses, particularly those in border communities, and are calling for a reconsideration of these rules to better balance public health protection with practical importation needs.
Citations:
[1] https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0508-Dog-Importation-Regulation.html
[2] https://thecounty.me/2024/07/17/caribou/14-us-senators-ask-cdc-to-halt-new-border-regulations-for-dogs/
[3] https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/07/17/aroostook/aroostook-government/14-us-senators-ask-cdc-to-halt-new-border-regulations-for-dogs/
[4] https://www.daily-sun.com/printversion/details/449031
[5] https://dspace.bracu.ac.bd/xmlui/handle/10361/4968
[6] https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-cramer-introduce-bill-to-revise-cdc-dog-importation-rule
[7] https://peltola.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1364
[8] https://thecounty.me/2024/09/19/county-politics/proposed-federal-law-eases-new-cdc-border-crossing-rules-for-dogs/