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Yes: 381 • No: 20
118-s-759118th CongressWALLET
Beagle Brigade Act of 2023
Sponsored By: Senator Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Became Law
Summary
National Detector Dog Training Center is established inside the Department of Agriculture to train detector dogs and human handlers to protect U.S. agriculture and natural resources from foreign and invasive pests and diseases. The Center must ensure dog health and welfare, provide private adoption options for retired or untrained dogs, and collaborate with federal and nonfederal partners to strengthen detection efforts.
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- Farmers and local agriculture officials gain improved frontline detection of pests and diseases, helping protect crops and natural resources.
- Federal agencies such as the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and U.S. Customs and Border Protection must coordinate with the Center to align detection and response efforts.
- Handlers and the inspection workforce receive formal training to select and prepare dogs for operational duties.
- Dogs in the program must have access to veterinary care, adequate shelter, and proper nutrition, and the Center must offer private adoption for retirement-age or nongraduating dogs.
- Within 1 year the Secretary of Agriculture must report to Congress on threats, the Center’s role, and recommendations for capabilities, dog procurement, and adoption improvements.
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Detector dog center protects farms and forests
The law creates a National Detector Dog Training Center at the Department of Agriculture. It trains dogs and handlers to stop foreign pests and diseases that threaten crops and natural areas. The center works with Customs and Border Protection, states, local agriculture, and private partners. It must provide vet care, shelter, and proper nutrition for all dogs. It offers adoption of retired dogs and dogs that do not complete training. The Agriculture Secretary reports to Congress within one year of enactment on threats and needed improvements.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
GA • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
IA • R
Sponsored 3/9/2023
Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
MN • D
Sponsored 3/29/2023
Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
OH • D
Sponsored 5/9/2023
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
NY • D
Sponsored 5/31/2023
Sen. Vance, J. D. [R-OH]
OH • R
Sponsored 5/31/2023
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
MN • D
Sponsored 6/7/2023
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
IA • R
Sponsored 6/7/2023
Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
MI • D
Sponsored 7/11/2023
Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
NE • R
Sponsored 12/14/2023
Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
ID • R
Sponsored 3/5/2024
Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
GA • D
Sponsored 4/9/2024
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 12/18/2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Yes: 381 • No: 20