legislation: 111-s-3263

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111-s-3263 111 s 3263 A bill to establish a Chief Veterinary Officer in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. Emergency Management 2010-04-27 2010-04-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2709-2710) Senate Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D A000069 1 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). 2023-01-11T13:20:16Z  

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