TIME Act of 2026

This bill would require the Secretary of Agriculture to issue regulations to make it easier for certain competition horses from other countries to enter the United States temporarily for international competitions or races. Covered horses are those that meet health, biosecurity, and identification standards set by the World Organization for Animal Health. The regulations would accept health certifications from recognized sport and breed organizations, set up a risk-based system with identification and tracking, and provide faster entry and modified quarantine procedures. The Secretary would have to start the rulemaking within 180 days and periodically review the rules, including when international standards or disease conditions change.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Paul Tonko Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors