S 759 118th Congress

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 118-191.

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Sponsors

Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]

Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]

D — GA

Summary

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 This act provides statutory authority for the National Detector Dog Training Center that is operated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the Department of Agriculture. The center trains dogs to inspect passenger baggage, cargo, mailed packages, and vehicles to detect foreign pests and diseases that threaten domestic agriculture and natural resources. The act also requires APHIS to report to Congress on (1) current and emerging threats to domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign pests and diseases, and (2) recommendations to improve the center's capabilities and procedures.
Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 This bill provides statutory authority for the National Detector Dog Training Center that is operated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the Department of Agriculture. The center trains dogs to inspect passenger baggage, cargo, mailed packages, and vehicles to detect foreign pests and diseases that threaten domestic agriculture and natural resources. The bill also requires APHIS to report to Congress on (1) current and emerging threats to domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign pests and diseases, and (2) recommendations to improve the center's capabilities and procedures.
Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 This bill provides statutory authority for the National Detector Dog Training Center that is operated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the Department of Agriculture. The center trains dogs to inspect passenger baggage, cargo, mailed packages, and vehicles to detect foreign pests and diseases that threaten domestic agriculture and natural resources. The bill also requires APHIS to report to Congress on (1) current and emerging threats to domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign pests and diseases, and (2) recommendations to improve the center's capabilities and procedures.

Vote Result

Passed House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 20 (Roll no. 515). (text: CR H7337)

Actions

2024-12-23T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 118-191.

2024-12-23T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 118-191.

2024-12-23T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2024-12-23T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2024-12-23T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2024-12-23T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2024-12-18T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2024-12-18T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 20 (Roll no. 515). (text: CR H7337)

2024-12-18T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 20 (Roll no. 515). (text: CR H7337)

2024-12-18T00:00:00

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7431-7432)

2024-12-18T00:00:00

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

2024-12-18T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 759.

2024-12-18T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7337-7339)

2024-12-18T00:00:00

Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2024-11-22T00:00:00

Held at the desk.

2024-11-22T00:00:00

Received in the House.

2024-11-22T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2024-11-21T00:00:00

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6735; text: CR S6735)

2024-11-21T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

2024-11-21T00:00:00

Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.

2024-11-21T00:00:00

Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.

2023-03-09T00:00:00

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

2023-03-09T00:00:00

Introduced in Senate

Policy Areas

Agriculture and Food

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