S. 759 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Beagle Brigade Act of 2023
S. 759 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Mar 9, 2023, sponsored by Raphael G. Warnock with 11 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 9, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
- Public law
- Public Law 118-191
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Raphael G. Warnock (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 9, 2023
- Passed the SenateNov 21, 2024
- Passed the HouseDec 18, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2024
- Became lawDec 23, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-191. (Dec 23, 2024)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 18, 2024 · Passed381–20
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Beagle Brigade ActHouse · Dec 18, 2024
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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