The TIME Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Agriculture to create rules for horses that temporarily enter the United States to compete or race. The rules would use international health standards, set risk-based identification and biosecurity measures, accept certifications from recognized organizations, and allow expedited entry and modified quarantine. The Secretary would review the rules as standards, diagnostic methods, or disease conditions change. Rulemaking must begin within 180 days after enactment.
If you own, train, or organize competitions for eligible horses, the rules could provide a specific process for temporary entry, including expedited entry and modified quarantine. The bill does not specify the exact procedures or when the rules would take effect.
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The bill’s findings say that aligning U.S. rules with international standards could address horse health and welfare while maintaining biosecurity. They also state that international competitions in the United States contribute to local and national economies.
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