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S. 3263 (111th)
A bill to establish a Chief Veterinary Officer in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Introduced
27 April 2010
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2709-2710)
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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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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 27 April 2010
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 27 April 2010
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 27 April 2010
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/3263
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/s/3263