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H.R. 1238Became Law

Securing our Agriculture and Food Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 30, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on May 24, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Securing our Agriculture and Food Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to carry out a program to coordinate DHS efforts related to defending the food, agriculture, and veterinary systems of the United States against terrorism and other high-consequence events that pose a high risk to homeland security.

Such program shall:

  • provide oversight and management of DHS's responsibilities pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 9 - Defense of United States Agriculture and Food;
  • provide oversight and integration of DHS activities related to veterinary public health, food defense, and agricultural security;
  • lead DHS policy initiatives related to food, animal, and agricultural incidents and to overall domestic preparedness for, and collective response to, agricultural terrorism;
  • coordinate with other DHS components on activities related to food and agriculture security and screening procedures for domestic and imported products; and
  • coordinate with appropriate federal departments and agencies.

What just happenedJun 30, 2017

Signed by President.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3](R-IA)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
Read on Congress.gov
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  1. Jun 30, 2017President

    Signed by President.

  2. Jun 30, 2017BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  3. Jun 27, 2017Floor

    Presented to President.

  4. Jun 27, 2017President28000

    Presented to President.

  5. Jun 20, 2017ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  6. Jun 20, 2017ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H4974-4975)

  7. Jun 20, 2017NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H4974-4975)

  8. Jun 20, 2017ResolvingDifferencesH40110

    Mr. Katko asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H4974-4975)

  9. May 25, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  10. May 24, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.

  11. May 24, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.

  12. May 24, 2017Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3151-3152)

  13. May 24, 2017Discharge

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  14. May 24, 2017Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  15. Mar 23, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  16. Mar 22, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  17. Mar 22, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 6 (Roll no. 187). (text: CR H2304-2305)

  18. Mar 22, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 6 (Roll no. 187).(text: CR H2304-2305)

  19. Mar 22, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2330-2331)

  20. Mar 22, 2017FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  21. Mar 22, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1238.

  22. Mar 22, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2304-2307)

  23. Mar 22, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Donovan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  24. Mar 16, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 22.

  25. Mar 16, 2017DischargeH12300

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Agriculture Committee
  26. Mar 16, 2017Committee5500

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Agriculture Committee
  27. Mar 16, 2017DischargeH12300

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  28. Mar 16, 2017Committee5500

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  29. Mar 16, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-42, Part I.

    Homeland Security Committee
  30. Mar 16, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-42, Part I.

    Homeland Security Committee
  31. Mar 8, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Homeland Security Committee
  32. Mar 8, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  33. Mar 3, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  34. Feb 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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.

    Agriculture Committee
  35. Feb 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  36. Feb 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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.

    Homeland Security Committee
  37. Feb 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  38. Feb 28, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJun 30, 201749

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on May 24, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Securing our Agriculture and Food Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to carry out a program to coordinate DHS efforts related to defending the food, agriculture, and veterinary systems of the United States against terrorism and other high-consequence events that pose a high risk to homeland security.

Such program shall:

  • provide oversight and management of DHS's responsibilities pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 9 - Defense of United States Agriculture and Food;
  • provide oversight and integration of DHS activities related to veterinary public health, food defense, and agricultural security;
  • lead DHS policy initiatives related to food, animal, and agricultural incidents and to overall domestic preparedness for, and collective response to, agricultural terrorism;
  • coordinate with other DHS components on activities related to food and agriculture security and screening procedures for domestic and imported products; and
  • coordinate with appropriate federal departments and agencies.
Passed Senate amendedMay 24, 201735

Securing our Agriculture and Food Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to carry out a program to coordinate DHS efforts related to defending the food, agriculture, and veterinary systems of the United States against terrorism and other high-consequence events that pose a high risk to homeland security.

Such program shall:

  • provide oversight and management of DHS's responsibilities pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 9 - Defense of United States Agriculture and Food;
  • provide oversight and integration of DHS activities related to veterinary public health, food defense, and agricultural security;
  • lead DHS policy initiatives related to food, animal, and agricultural incidents and to overall domestic preparedness for, and collective response to, agricultural terrorism;
  • coordinate with other DHS components on activities related to food and agriculture security and screening procedures for domestic and imported products; and
  • coordinate with appropriate federal departments and agencies.
Passed House without amendmentMar 22, 201781

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Securing our Agriculture and Food Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to carry out a program to coordinate DHS efforts related to defending the food, agriculture, and veterinary systems of the United States against terrorism and other high-consequence events that pose a high risk to homeland security.

Such program shall:

  • provide oversight and management of DHS's responsibilities pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 9 - Defense of United States Agriculture and Food;
  • provide oversight and integration of DHS activities related to veterinary public health, food defense, and agricultural security;
  • lead DHS policy initiatives related to food, animal, and agricultural incidents and to overall domestic preparedness for, and collective response to, agricultural terrorism;
  • coordinate with other DHS components on activities related to food and agriculture security and screening procedures for domestic and imported products; and
  • coordinate with appropriate federal departments and agencies.
Reported to House without amendment, Part IMar 16, 201728

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Securing our Agriculture and Food Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to carry out a program to coordinate DHS efforts related to defending the food, agriculture, and veterinary systems of the United States against terrorism and other high-consequence events that pose a high risk to homeland security.

Such program shall:

  • provide oversight and management of DHS's responsibilities pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 9 - Defense of United States Agriculture and Food;
  • provide oversight and integration of DHS activities related to veterinary public health, food defense, and agricultural security;
  • lead DHS policy initiatives related to food, animal, and agricultural incidents and to overall domestic preparedness for, and collective response to, agricultural terrorism;
  • coordinate with other DHS components on activities related to food and agriculture security and screening procedures for domestic and imported products; and
  • coordinate with appropriate federal departments and agencies.
Introduced in HouseFeb 28, 2017

Securing our Agriculture and Food Act

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to carry out a program to coordinate DHS efforts related to defending the food, agriculture, and veterinary systems of the United States against terrorism and other high-consequence events that pose a high risk to homeland security.

Such program shall:

  • provide oversight and management of DHS's responsibilities pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 9 - Defense of United States Agriculture and Food;
  • provide oversight and integration of DHS activities related to veterinary public health, food defense, and agricultural security;
  • lead DHS policy initiatives related to food, animal, and agricultural incidents and to overall domestic preparedness for, and collective response to, agricultural terrorism;
  • coordinate with other DHS components on activities related to food and agriculture security and screening procedures for domestic and imported products; and
  • coordinate with appropriate federal departments and agencies.
Securing our Agriculture and Food Act — Informed