VoterlyH.R. 1238: Securing our Agriculture and Food Act
115th Congress · Sponsored from Iowa · Became law
What this bill does
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on May 24, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Securing our Agriculture and Food Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to carry out a program to coordinate DHS efforts related to defending the food, agriculture, and veterinary systems of the United States against terrorism and other high-consequence events that pose a high risk to homeland security. Such program shall: provide oversight and management of DHS's responsibilities pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 9 - Defense of United States Agriculture and Food; provide oversight and integration of DHS activities related to veterinary public health, food defense, and agricultural security; lead DHS policy initiatives related to food, animal, and agricultural incidents and to overall domestic preparedness for, and collective response to, agricultural terrorism; coordinate with other DHS components on activities related to food and agriculture security and screening procedures for domestic and imported products; and coordinate with appropriate federal departments and agencies.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2017-02-28
- Policy area Emergency Management
- Cosponsors 2
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 115-43.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3] introduced H.R. 1238. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 1238 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on May 24, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Securing our Agriculture and Food Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Assistant Secretary for Health Affa…
Who sponsored H.R. 1238?
Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3] (R) of Iowa is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 1238?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 1238 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates H.R. 1238 became law.