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Bill113th CongressFiled Mar 5, 2014Agriculture and Food
S.Res. 373

A resolution recognizing the importance of biosecurity and agro-defense in the United States.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (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 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; and (5) the United States must remain a leader in the fight against bioterrorism.

What just happenedMar 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)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS](R-KS)Sponsor
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  • Agreed to SenateMar 5, 2014
  1. Mar 5, 2014Floor

    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)

  2. Mar 5, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: 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)

  3. Mar 5, 2014IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateMar 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 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; and (5) the United States must remain a leader in the fight against bioterrorism.

Passed Senate without amendmentMar 5, 201482

(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.

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