S. 1673 - Safeguarding American Agriculture Act of 2012
- Sponsor:
- Daniel K. Akaka
- Summary:
- A bill to establish the Office of Agriculture Inspection within the Department of Homeland Security, which shall be headed by the Assistant Commissioner for Agriculture Inspection, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has passed through committee and has been put on a legislative calendar.
Safeguarding American Agriculture Act of 2012
S. 1673 — 112th Congress (2011–2012)
- Summary
- A bill to establish the Office of Agriculture Inspection within the Department of Homeland Security, which shall be headed by the Assistant Commissioner for Agriculture Inspection, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A bill to establish the Office of Agriculture Inspection within the Department of Homeland Security, which shall be headed by the Assistant Commissioner for Agriculture Inspection, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Safeguarding American Agriculture Act of 2011
- Safeguarding American Agriculture Act of 2012
- Sponsor
- Daniel K. Akaka
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Agriculture and food
- Agricultural trade
- Animal and plant health
- Border security and unlawful immigration
- Customs enforcement
- Department of Homeland Security
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 10/06/2011 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 10/06/2011 10/06/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. 10/06/2011 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. Put on a legislative calendar 4/25/2012 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. 11/26/2012 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 112-240. Put on a legislative calendar 11/26/2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 553. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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