Beagle Brigade Act of 2023

The Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 establishes a National Detector Dog Training Center under the U.S. Department of Agriculture to train dogs and handlers for detecting foreign pests and diseases threatening U.S. agriculture and natural resources. The Center will collaborate with federal agencies like U.S. Customs and Border Protection and state agricultural departments, while ensuring dog welfare and facilitating adoptions for retired or non-completing dogs. The law requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report within one year detailing current threats, the Center’s role, and recommendations for improving coordination and adoption programs. This bill directly affects federal agencies, state agricultural officials, and the dog-training program, focusing on concrete policy changes to enhance pest and disease prevention.