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Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2107| Senate 
| Updated: 3/3/2020
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (6)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Pat Roberts (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Agriculture Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019 This bill authorizes U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), every fiscal year, to hire, train, and assign 240 new agricultural specialists until the total number of specialists equals and sustains the requirements identified each year in the Agriculture Resource Allocation Model. The CBP may also hire, train, and assign support staff to assist the specialists and specified levels of agricultural canine teams. In calculating the number of specialists needed at each port of entry through the Agriculture Resource Allocation Model, the Office of Field Operations of the CBP must (1) rely on data collected regarding the inspections and other activities conducted at each such port of entry; and (2) consider volume from seasonal surges, other projected changes in commercial and passenger volumes, the most current commercial forecasts, and other relevant information. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must conduct a review of the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Agriculture, and other federal agencies to address risks to the agricultural supply. The GAO must analyze (1) interagency coordination and the distribution of responsibilities among federal agencies with respect to the inspection of agricultural commodities entering the United States; (2) the effectiveness of such inspection responsibilities among federal agencies; and (3) the training provided to, and working conditions of, CBP Agriculture Specialists.

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Timeline
Jul 11, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 11, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 24, 2019
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sep 10, 2019
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-94.
Sep 10, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 198.
Oct 2, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4482
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Oct 24, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6176-6177; text: CR S6177)
Oct 24, 2019
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6176-6177; text: CR S6177)
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 28, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 28, 2019
Received in the House.
Nov 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Feb 10, 2020
Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 10, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H983-986)
Feb 10, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2107.
Feb 10, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Feb 10, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H983)
Feb 10, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 20, 2020
Presented to President.
Mar 3, 2020
Signed by President.
Mar 3, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-122.
  • July 11, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 11, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 24, 2019
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • September 10, 2019
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-94.


  • September 10, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 198.


  • October 2, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4482
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • October 24, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6176-6177; text: CR S6177)


  • October 24, 2019
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6176-6177; text: CR S6177)


  • October 28, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • October 28, 2019
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • October 28, 2019
    Received in the House.


  • November 14, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • February 10, 2020
    Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • February 10, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H983-986)


  • February 10, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2107.


  • February 10, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • February 10, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H983)


  • February 10, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 20, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • March 3, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • March 3, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-122.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4482: Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019
Agricultural tradeCongressional oversightCustoms enforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmployee hiringFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsMammalsService animals

Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2107| Senate 
| Updated: 3/3/2020
Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019 This bill authorizes U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), every fiscal year, to hire, train, and assign 240 new agricultural specialists until the total number of specialists equals and sustains the requirements identified each year in the Agriculture Resource Allocation Model. The CBP may also hire, train, and assign support staff to assist the specialists and specified levels of agricultural canine teams. In calculating the number of specialists needed at each port of entry through the Agriculture Resource Allocation Model, the Office of Field Operations of the CBP must (1) rely on data collected regarding the inspections and other activities conducted at each such port of entry; and (2) consider volume from seasonal surges, other projected changes in commercial and passenger volumes, the most current commercial forecasts, and other relevant information. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must conduct a review of the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Agriculture, and other federal agencies to address risks to the agricultural supply. The GAO must analyze (1) interagency coordination and the distribution of responsibilities among federal agencies with respect to the inspection of agricultural commodities entering the United States; (2) the effectiveness of such inspection responsibilities among federal agencies; and (3) the training provided to, and working conditions of, CBP Agriculture Specialists.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jul 11, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 11, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 24, 2019
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Sep 10, 2019
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-94.
Sep 10, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 198.
Oct 2, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4482
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Oct 24, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6176-6177; text: CR S6177)
Oct 24, 2019
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6176-6177; text: CR S6177)
Oct 28, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct 28, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 28, 2019
Received in the House.
Nov 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Feb 10, 2020
Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 10, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H983-986)
Feb 10, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2107.
Feb 10, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Feb 10, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H983)
Feb 10, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 20, 2020
Presented to President.
Mar 3, 2020
Signed by President.
Mar 3, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-122.
  • July 11, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 11, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 24, 2019
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • September 10, 2019
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-94.


  • September 10, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 198.


  • October 2, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4482
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • October 24, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6176-6177; text: CR S6177)


  • October 24, 2019
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6176-6177; text: CR S6177)


  • October 28, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • October 28, 2019
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • October 28, 2019
    Received in the House.


  • November 14, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • February 10, 2020
    Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • February 10, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H983-986)


  • February 10, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2107.


  • February 10, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • February 10, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H983)


  • February 10, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 20, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • March 3, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • March 3, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-122.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (6)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Pat Roberts (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)

Homeland Security Committee, Agriculture Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4482: Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural tradeCongressional oversightCustoms enforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmployee hiringFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsMammalsService animals