S.Res. 373 · 113th Congress
A resolution recognizing the importance of biosecurity and agro-defense in the United States.
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RobertsSponsor3 cosponsors · 1 D, 2 R
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- Senate Introduced Mar 5, 2014
- Senate Passed Mar 5, 2014
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) as the United States combats terrorism in all forms the safety, security, and health of our livestock and agriculture commodities must not be forgotten; (2) research and investment in biosecurity and agro-defense should be supported by Congress; (3) providing the resources for the advancement of vaccines and cures…
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Mar 5, 2014
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) as the United States combats terrorism in all forms the safety, security, and health of our livestock and agriculture commodities must not be forgotten; (2) research and investment in biosecurity and agro-defense should be supported by Congress; (3) providing the resources for the advancement of vaccines and cures for deadly pathogens and emerging zoonotic diseases is an integral part of homeland defense; (4) the world depends on U.S. agriculture and on U.S. leadership in science and technology; (5) the United States must remain a leader in the fight against bioterrorism; and (6) biosecurity and a strong agro-defense system are achievable U.S. goals in the global war on terrorism.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution recognizing the importance of biosecurity and agro-defense in the United States.
Latest action (Mar 5, 2014): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1326; text as passed Senate: CR S1324)
Policy area: Agriculture and Food · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 5, 2014
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- Senate Introduced Mar 5, 2014
- Senate Passed Mar 5, 2014
No recorded floor vote found.