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SENATE 759118th CongressBecame Public Law No: 118-191.

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023

Last Action
12/23/2024

Actions

  • 2024-12-23Became Public Law No: 118-191.
  • 2024-12-23Became Public Law No: 118-191.
  • 2024-12-23Signed by President.
  • 2024-12-23Signed by President.
  • 2024-12-23Presented to President.
  • 2024-12-23Presented to President.
  • 2024-12-18Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2024-12-18On 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)
  • 2024-12-18Passed/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)
  • 2024-12-18Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7431-7432)
  • 2024-12-18At 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.
  • 2024-12-18DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 759.
  • 2024-12-18Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7337-7339)
  • 2024-12-18Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2024-11-22Held at the desk.

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CRS Summary

As of 2024-12-23 (49)

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.

Cosponsors (11)

  • Joni Ernst (R-IA)
  • Tina Smith (D-MN)
  • Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
  • Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
  • J. Vance (R-OH)
  • Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
  • Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
  • Gary Peters (D-MI)
  • Pete Ricketts (R-NE)
  • Mike Crapo (R-ID)
  • Jon Ossoff (D-GA)

Subjects

  • Animal and plant health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Service animals
  • State and local government operations

Became law: Pub. L. 118-191

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