S. 759Beagle Brigade Act of 2023

1 recorded action303 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Raphael G. Warnock [D-GA]
Cosponsors: 11 · 6 Democrats · 5 Republicans
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Committee: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Latest action: Dec 23, 2024 · Became Public Law No: 118-191.

IntroducedMar 9, 2023
Passed the SenateNov 21, 2024
Passed the HouseDec 18, 2024
Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2024
Became lawDec 23, 2024

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S. 759 as public Law on Dec 23, 2024. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 515

House Dec 18, 2024

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Beagle Brigade Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

381 Yea 20 Nay 28 not voting

Crossed both parties 20 of 401 voting members broke with their own party: 20 Republicans.

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How the chamber split

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DemocratsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present

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All members429 members

Democratic211 members

Republican218 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors11 · 6 Democrats · 5 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S. 759 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

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S. 759Beagle Brigade Act of 2023

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 515

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors11 · 6 Democrats · 5 Republicans

S. 759Beagle Brigade Act of 2023

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 515

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors11 · 6 Democrats · 5 Republicans

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