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- H.R.1919
H.R.1919: DEER Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 27, 2019
- Latest Major Action Aug. 9, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (7 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 27, 2019
Bill Summary
Detection, Enhanced Education, and Response Act of 2019 or the DEER Act This bill addresses chronic wasting disease, which is a transmissible disease that afflicts deer, elk, and moose populations. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support state efforts to develop and implement chronic wasting disease surveillance, testing, management, and response activities. In addition, USDA must (1) establish a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 9, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
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| March 27, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| March 27, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) |