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Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-4482| House 
| Updated: 10/2/2019
Filemon Vela

Filemon Vela

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (21)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)TJ Cox (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)

Homeland Security Committee, Agriculture 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.
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Timeline
Sep 24, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 24, 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 2, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Mar 3, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2107
Signed by President.
  • September 24, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 24, 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 2, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • March 3, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2107
    Signed by President.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 116-2107: 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 CongressHR-4482| House 
| Updated: 10/2/2019
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.
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Timeline
Sep 24, 2019
Introduced in House
Sep 24, 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 2, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Mar 3, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2107
Signed by President.
  • September 24, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • September 24, 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 2, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.


  • March 3, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2107
    Signed by President.
Filemon Vela

Filemon Vela

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (21)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)TJ Cox (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)

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

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 116-2107: 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