United States 116th Congress ✓ Enacted · P.L. 116-122 1 D cosponsors

S 2107 — Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019

Last action — Became Public Law No: 116-122.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 11, 2019. Enacted.

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Summary

Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019 This bill authorizes U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), every fiscal year, to hire, train, and assign 240 new agricultural specialists until the total number of specialists equals and sustains the requirements identified each year in the Agriculture Resource Allocation Model. The CBP may also hire, train, and assign support staff to assist the specialists and specified levels of agricultural canine teams. In calculating the number of specialists needed at each port of entry through the Agriculture Resource Allocation Model, the Office of Field Operations of the CBP must (1) rely on data collected regarding the inspections and other activities conducted at each such port of entry; and (2) consider volume from seasonal surges, other projected changes in commercial and passenger volumes, the most current commercial forecasts, and other relevant information. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must conduct a review of the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Agriculture, and other federal agencies to address risks to the agricultural supply. The GAO must analyze (1) interagency coordination and the distribution of responsibilities among federal agencies with respect to the inspection of agricultural commodities entering the United States; (2) the effectiveness of such inspection responsibilities among federal agencies; and (3) the training provided to, and working conditions of, CBP Agriculture Specialists.

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment adds provisions for the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to hire, train, and assign 20 new CBP agriculture canine teams during each of the first three fiscal years after the bill's enactment. It also specifies how the number of CBP Agriculture Specialists needed at each port of entry should be calculated based on the Agriculture Resource Allocation Model. These changes aim to enhance the capabilities of Customs and Border Protection in managing agricultural inspections and resource allocation.

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[Congressional Bills 116th Congress] [From the U.S.
[116th Congress Public Law 122] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [S.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 134 STAT.
2107 Referred in House (RFH)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
143]] Public Law 116-122 116th Congress An Act To increase the number of CBP Agriculture Specialists and support staff in the Office of Field Operations of U.S.
2107 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 28, 2019 Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To increase the number of CBP Agriculture Specialists and support staff in the Office of Field Operations of U.S.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
<<NOTE:
Mar.
3, 2020 - [S.
2107]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019.
6 USC 211 note.>> SECTION 1.
ADDITIONAL U.S.
<<NOTE:
Time periods.>> ADDITIONAL U.S.
(b) Mission and Operational Support Staff.-- (1) In general.--The Commissioner of U.S.
(b) Mission and Operational Support Staff.-- [[Page 134 STAT.
144]] (1) In general.--The Commissioner of U.S.
(c) CBP Agriculture Canine Teams.--The Commissioner of U.S.
(c) <<NOTE:
Effective date.>> CBP Agriculture Canine Teams.--The Commissioner of U.S.
(a) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States, after consultation with the appropriate congressional committees, shall conduct a review of the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Agriculture, and other Federal agencies to address risks to the agricultural supply that analyzes-- (1) interagency coordination and the distribution of responsibilities among Federal agencies with respect to the inspection of agricultural commodities entering the United States;
(a) <<NOTE:
Consultation.
Review.>> Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States, after consultation with the appropriate congressional committees, shall conduct a review of the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Agriculture, and other Federal agencies to address risks to the agricultural supply that analyzes-- (1) interagency coordination and the distribution of responsibilities among Federal agencies with respect to the inspection of agricultural commodities entering the United States;
and (3) the training provided to, and working conditions of, CBP Agriculture Specialists.
and [[Page 134 STAT.
(b) Briefing.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall brief the appropriate congressional committees regarding the results of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a).
145]] (3) the training provided to, and working conditions of, CBP Agriculture Specialists.
(c) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the briefing required under subsection (b), the Comptroller General shall complete the study required under subsection (a) and make the results of the study available to the public.
(b) <<NOTE:
Passed the Senate October 24, 2019.
Deadline.>> Briefing.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall brief the appropriate congressional committees regarding the results of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a).
Attest:
(c) <<NOTE:
JULIE E.
Public information.>> Report.--Not later than 90 days after the briefing required under subsection (b), the Comptroller General shall complete the study required under subsection (a) and make the results of the study available to the public.
ADAMS, Secretary.
Approved March 3, 2020.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.
2107:
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No.
116-94 (Comm.
on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD:
Vol.
165 (2019):
Oct.
24, considered and passed Senate.
Vol.
166 (2020):
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Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  3. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  4. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-94.

  5. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-94.

  6. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 198.

  7. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6176-6177; text: CR S6177)

  8. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6176-6177; text: CR S6177)

  9. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  10. Received in the House.

  11. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  12. Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  13. Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

  14. Ms. Torres Small (NM) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H983-986)

  16. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2107.

  17. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  18. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H983)

  19. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  20. Presented to President.

  21. Presented to President.

  22. Signed by President.

  23. Signed by President.

  24. Became Public Law No: 116-122.

  25. Became Public Law No: 116-122.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2107 do?
Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019 This bill authorizes U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), every fiscal year, to hire, train, and assign 240 new agricultural specialists until the total number of specialists equals and sustains the requirements identified each year in the Agriculture Resource Allocation Model. The CBP may also hire, train, and assign support staff to assist the specialists and specified levels of agricultural canine teams. In calculating the number of specialists needed at each port of entry through the Agriculture Resource Allocation Model, the Office of Field Operations of the CBP must (1) rely on data collected regarding the inspections and other activities conducted at each such port of entry; and (2) consider volume from seasonal surges, other projected changes in commercial and passenger volumes, the most current commercial forecasts, and other relevant information. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must conduct a review of the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Agriculture, and other federal agencies to address risks to the agricultural supply. The GAO must analyze (1) interagency coordination and the distribution of responsibilities among federal agencies with respect to the inspection of agricultural commodities entering the United States; (2) the effectiveness of such inspection responsibilities among federal agencies; and (3) the training provided to, and working conditions of, CBP Agriculture Specialists.
Who sponsors S 2107?
S 2107 is sponsored by Peters, Gary C. (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 2107?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 11, 2019. Enacted.
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