H.R. 1238 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Securing our Agriculture and Food Act
H.R. 1238 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Feb 28, 2017, sponsored by David Young with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 28, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Public law
- Public Law 115-43
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Young (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2017
- Passed the HouseMar 22, 2017
- Passed the SenateMay 24, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentJun 27, 2017
- Became lawJun 30, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Jun 30, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Mar 22, 2017 · Passed406–6
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Securing our Agriculture and Food ActHouse · Mar 22, 2017
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- H.R. 4661: United States Fire Administration, AFG, and SAFER Program Reauthorization Act of 2017
- H.R. 3359: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act of 2018
- S. 1768: National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018
- H.R. 6400: United States Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act
- H.R. 7213: Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 2018
- H.R. 7327: Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-capabilities by Utilizing Risk Exposure Technology Act
- H.R. 4227: Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018
Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Agriculture Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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