TIME Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.R. 10611, also known as the TIME Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Agriculture to create new regulations. These regulations would aim to make it easier for "high-health, high-performance horses" to temporarily enter the United States for competitions. The bill specifies that these regulations should align with international standards set by the World Organization for Animal Health and could include expedited entry and modified quarantine protocols.
The bill affects owners, trainers, and organizers of international equestrian events. It aims to address concerns that current import rules are too restrictive for horses participating in temporary competitions, potentially impacting the economy. The regulations would apply to horses meeting specific health, biosecurity, and identification standards established by the World Organization for Animal Health.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and was then referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. If passed by the House and Senate and signed into law by the President, the Secretary of Agriculture would be required to begin the process of creating these new regulations within 180 days.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10611 do?
- H.R. 10611, also known as the TIME Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Agriculture to create new regulations. These regulations would aim to make it easier for "high-health, high-performance horses" to temporarily enter the United States for competitions. The bill specifies that these regulations should align with international standards set by the World Organization for Animal Health and could include expedited entry and modified quarantine protocols. The bill affects owners, trainers, and organizers of international equestrian events. It aims to address concerns that current import rules are too restrictive for horses participating in temporary competitions, potentially impacting the economy. The regulations would apply to horses meeting specific health, biosecurity, and identification standards established by the World Organization for Animal Health. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and was then referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. If passed by the House and Senate and signed into law by the President, the Secretary of Agriculture would be required to begin the process of creating these new regulations within 180 days.
- Has H.R. 10611 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10611. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10611?
- H.R. 10611 was sponsored by Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10611?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (24 Sep 2026).
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