The TIME Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Agriculture to create new regulations that streamline the temporary entry of high-health, high-performance horses into the United States for international competitions and races. The bill aims to replace current restrictive import protocols with standards that align with international best practices established by the World Organization for Animal Health, which would include expedited entry procedures and modified quarantine requirements while maintaining biosecurity safeguards. The regulations would recognize certifications from recognized equestrian organizations, breed registries, and discipline organizations rather than requiring separate federal approval processes. According to the bill's findings, current procedures discourage international horse owners and trainers from bringing their animals to U.S.-based events, which negatively impacts the domestic equestrian industry and local economies. The Secretary of Agriculture must begin the rulemaking process within 180 days of the bill's enactment and must periodically review and update the regulations as international health standards, diagnostic capabilities, or disease patterns change.