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Beagle Brigade Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1480| House 
| Updated: 5/11/2023
Sanford D. Bishop

Sanford D. Bishop

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (33)
Adrian Smith (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Wiley Nickel (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Beagle Brigade Act of 202 3 This bill 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 bill 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8432
Beagle Brigade Act of 2022
Mar 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 5, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
May 11, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 11, 2023
Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Discharged.
May 11, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 23, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-759
Presented to President.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8432
    Beagle Brigade Act of 2022


  • March 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • April 5, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.


  • May 11, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 11, 2023
    Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Discharged.


  • May 11, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • December 23, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-759
    Presented to President.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 118-8467: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
  • S 118-759: Beagle Brigade Act of 2023
Animal and plant healthCongressional oversightService animalsState and local government operations

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-1480| House 
| Updated: 5/11/2023
Beagle Brigade Act of 202 3 This bill 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 bill 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

HR 117-8432
Beagle Brigade Act of 2022
Mar 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 5, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
May 11, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 11, 2023
Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Discharged.
May 11, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 23, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-759
Presented to President.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8432
    Beagle Brigade Act of 2022


  • March 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • April 5, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.


  • May 11, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 11, 2023
    Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Discharged.


  • May 11, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • December 23, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-759
    Presented to President.
Sanford D. Bishop

Sanford D. Bishop

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (33)
Adrian Smith (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Wiley Nickel (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 118-8467: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
  • S 118-759: Beagle Brigade Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal and plant healthCongressional oversightService animalsState and local government operations