S 759
118th Congress
Senate
Agriculture and Food
Animal and plant health
Congressional oversight
Service animals
State and local government operations
Beagle Brigade Act of 2023
Introduced: March 9, 2023
Introduced by:
Warnock, Raphael G.
Democratic
· Georgia
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Everywhere this bill has been
19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 23, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-191.
Dec 23, 2024
Signed by President.
Dec 23, 2024
Presented to President.
Dec 18, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
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)
Dec 18, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7431-7432)
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
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 759.
Dec 18, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7337-7339)
Dec 18, 2024
Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 22, 2024
Held at the desk.
Nov 22, 2024
Received in the House.
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)
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.
Mar 9, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Mar 9, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | House · vote #515 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 381–20 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Beagle Brigade Act of 2023
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.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 118-191.
Committees of jurisdiction
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