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Agricultural Bioterrorism Countermeasures Act of 2001

Introduced: November 14, 2001 Introduced by: Lucas, Frank D. Republican · Oklahoma See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 27, 2001
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Nov 27, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.
Nov 27, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development and Research.
Nov 27, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Nov 15, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8230-8231)
Nov 14, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Nov 14, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2075)
Nov 14, 2001
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Agricultural Bioterrorism Countermeasures Act of 2001 - Authorizes appropriations for biosecurity upgrades at specified Department of Agriculture and related facilities.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to bioterrorism countermeasures, to: (1) expand Agricultural Research Service programs to protect the domestic food supply; (2) establish a Consortium for Countermeasures Against Agricultural Bioterrorism comprised of institutions of higher education in partnership with Federal agencies to develop long-term biosecurity programs; (3) enhance the National Research Initiative of the Competitive Grants Program of the Award Grants Program of the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service by awarding grants for bioterrorism protective measures; and (4) expand the capacities of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and the Food Safety Inspection Service. Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now November 27, 2001

Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1