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H.R.5608

H.R.5608: Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act

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About This Bill

Introduced Oct. 19, 2021
Latest Major Action Dec. 9, 2021

Bill Sponsor

Ron Kind (D-Wis.)

Bill Cosponsors

38 (12 Democrats, 26 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Dec. 9, 2021
Engrossed in House - Dec. 8, 2021
Reported in House - Dec. 7, 2021
Introduced in House - Oct. 19, 2021

Bill Summary

Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address chronic wasting disease afflicting deer, elk, and moose populations. Specifically, the bill directs USDA to establish a program to research and manage the disease. Under the program, USDA must offer to enter into agreements with state or tribal wildlife agencies and departments of agriculture, institutions of higher education,...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Dec. 9, 2021	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Dec. 8, 2021	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 33 (Roll no. 411).
Dec. 8, 2021	Considered as unfinished business.
Dec. 8, 2021	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Dec. 8, 2021	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec. 8, 2021	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec. 8, 2021	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5608.
Dec. 8, 2021	Mr. Scott, David moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec. 8, 2021	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 33 (Roll no. 411). (text: CR H7492-7493)
Dec. 8, 2021	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7532-7533)
Dec. 8, 2021	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7492-7495)
Dec. 7, 2021	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 144.
Dec. 7, 2021	Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 117-202.
Oct. 21, 2021	Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Oct. 21, 2021	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct. 19, 2021	Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Oct. 19, 2021	Introduced in the House by Ron Kind (D-Wis.)

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