S 2948 · 95th Congress · Animals

A bill to amend the Act of July 2, 1962, to authorize intrastate quarantines under extraordinary emergency conditions, to authorize United States marshals to serve warrants under the Act, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1978-04-19· Sponsored by Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.(1978-04-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to prohibit or regulate the movement within a State of animals, animal carcasses, products and articles as he deems necessary to eradicate or to prevent the dissemination of specified animal diseases. Permits any U.S. marshal to execute search or seizure warrants in connection with animal disease prevention or eradication.…

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