S. 3263 (111th): A bill to establish a Chief Veterinary Officer in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Apr 27, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Sen. Daniel Akaka [D-HI]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on April 27, 2010, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 27, 2010
Referred to Committee Apr 27, 2010
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
Committees

House Homeland Security

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

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Last updated Apr 27, 2010.
5 pages

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4/27/2010--Introduced.
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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