To establish a Chief Veterinary Officer in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a Chief Veterinary Officer, who shall: (1) head the division of DHS with primary responsibility for veterinary issues, food defense, and agriculture security; and (2) have primary responsibility within DHS for responsibilities relating to veterinary medicine and veterinary public health. Requires that such Officer: (1) be a veterinarian who possesses a demonstrated ability in and knowledge of veterinary public health and emergency preparedness; (2) be appointed by the DHS Secretary; and (3) report directly to the Chief Medical Officer (or to the Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs if the Assistant Secretary is not serving as Chief Medical Officer).

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 22 December 2010

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 22 December 2010

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 30 November 2010

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 21 April 2010

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  Introduced in House · EN · 21 April 2010

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 21 April 2010

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