Bill Detail
H.R. 1480
Congress: 118
Title
Beagle Brigade Act of 2023
Summary
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.
Sponsor
Rep. SANFORD BISHOP [D-GA-2]
Status
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Status as of Jun 19, 9:08 AM · synced 10d ago
Introduced
2023-03-09
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Bill Engagement
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 Servic…