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Beagle Brigade Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-759| Senate 
| Updated: 12/23/2024
Raphael G. Warnock

Raphael G. Warnock

Democratic Senator

Georgia

Cosponsors (11)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)J. D. Vance (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Beagle Brigade Act of 202 3 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.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3678
Beagle Brigade Act of 2022
Mar 9, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 9, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
May 11, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1480
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 21, 2024
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6735; text: CR S6735)
Nov 21, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 21, 2024
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 22, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 22, 2024
Received in the House.
Nov 22, 2024
Held at the desk.
Dec 18, 2024
Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 18, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7337-7339)
Dec 18, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 759.
Dec 18, 2024
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.
Dec 18, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7431-7432)
Dec 18, 2024
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)
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Dec 18, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 23, 2024
Presented to President.
Dec 23, 2024
Signed by President.
Dec 23, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-191.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3678
    Beagle Brigade Act of 2022


  • March 9, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 9, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • May 11, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1480
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 21, 2024
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6735; text: CR S6735)


  • November 21, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 21, 2024
    Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 22, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 22, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • November 22, 2024
    Held at the desk.


  • December 18, 2024
    Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 18, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7337-7339)


  • December 18, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 759.


  • December 18, 2024
    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.


  • December 18, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7431-7432)


  • December 18, 2024
    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)
    View Vote


  • December 18, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 23, 2024
    Presented to President.


  • December 23, 2024
    Signed by President.


  • December 23, 2024
    Became Public Law No: 118-191.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1480: Beagle Brigade Act of 2023
  • HR 118-8467: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
Animal and plant healthCongressional oversightService animalsState and local government operations

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-759| Senate 
| Updated: 12/23/2024
Beagle Brigade Act of 202 3 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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3678
Beagle Brigade Act of 2022
Mar 9, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 9, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
May 11, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1480
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 21, 2024
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6735; text: CR S6735)
Nov 21, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 21, 2024
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 22, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 22, 2024
Received in the House.
Nov 22, 2024
Held at the desk.
Dec 18, 2024
Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 18, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7337-7339)
Dec 18, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 759.
Dec 18, 2024
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.
Dec 18, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7431-7432)
Dec 18, 2024
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)
View Vote
Dec 18, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 23, 2024
Presented to President.
Dec 23, 2024
Signed by President.
Dec 23, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-191.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3678
    Beagle Brigade Act of 2022


  • March 9, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 9, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • May 11, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1480
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • November 21, 2024
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6735; text: CR S6735)


  • November 21, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 21, 2024
    Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • November 22, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • November 22, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • November 22, 2024
    Held at the desk.


  • December 18, 2024
    Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • December 18, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7337-7339)


  • December 18, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 759.


  • December 18, 2024
    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.


  • December 18, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7431-7432)


  • December 18, 2024
    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)
    View Vote


  • December 18, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 23, 2024
    Presented to President.


  • December 23, 2024
    Signed by President.


  • December 23, 2024
    Became Public Law No: 118-191.
Raphael G. Warnock

Raphael G. Warnock

Democratic Senator

Georgia

Cosponsors (11)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)J. D. Vance (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1480: Beagle Brigade Act of 2023
  • HR 118-8467: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal and plant healthCongressional oversightService animalsState and local government operations