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This bill was enacted into law on 2024-12-23

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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.

HR1480-118, HR8467-118,

Library of Congress Actions

President
Dec. 23 2024	Became Public Law No: 118-191. Signed by President. Presented to President.

BecameLaw
Dec. 23 2024	Became Public Law No: 118-191. Signed by President.

Floor
Dec. 18 2024	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)
Nov. 21 2024	Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

House floor actions Actions

Floor
Dec. 23 2024	Presented to President.
Dec. 18 2024	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 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) Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7431-7432) 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. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 759. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7337-7339) Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov. 22 2024	Held at the desk. Received in the House.

Senate Actions

Floor
Nov. 22 2024	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov. 21 2024	Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6735; text: CR S6735)

Discharge
Nov. 21 2024	Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Senate bill S759-118

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023

Senate bill S759-118

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023

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