HR 5105 · 111th Congress · Emergency Management
To establish a Chief Veterinary Officer in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 412.(2010-12-22)
Plain Language Summary
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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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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 5105, A bill to establish a Chief Veterinary Officer in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes
Jul 13, 2010<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Homeland Security on June 23, 2010</p>
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 5105, A bill to establish a Chief Veterinary Officer in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes
Jul 13, 2010Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Homeland Security on June 23, 2010
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (6)
4 Democrats2 Republicans