Sec. 12003. Dog detection training center
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There is established a National Detector Dog Training Center (referred to in this Act as the Center ). The Center shall have the following duties: Training dogs for the purpose of safeguarding domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign and invasive pests and diseases. Training human handlers to successfully select and train dogs for the purpose described in paragraph (1). Collaborating with relevant Federal agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to safeguard domestic agricultural and natural resources.
Collaborating with external stakeholders, including State departments of agriculture, local and county agricultural officials, private sector entities, and other relevant non-Federal partners. Ensuring the health and welfare of all dogs under the care of the Center, including by ensuring access to necessary veterinary care, adequate shelter, and proper nutrition. Providing opportunities for private adoption of retirement-age trained dogs and dogs that do not complete training.
Any other duties necessary to safeguard domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign and invasive pests and diseases, as determined by the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. In addition to the Center established under subsection (a), the Secretary may— establish other dog training facilities, which shall have the same duties as are specified in subsection
(b)for the Center; and enter into a cooperative agreement with the department of agriculture of a State (or political subdivision thereof) to establish an off-site training program for the purpose of providing training and technical assistance in the training of dogs, as described in subsection (b). Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, shall submit to Congress a report that contains— a description of current and emerging threats to domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign pests and diseases within the purview of the operations of the Center; an examination of the role that the Center plays in the protection against foreign pests and diseases; a description of improvements needed in Federal programs to minimize threats from foreign pests and diseases within the purview of the operations of the Center, including strengthened coordination among the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other relevant Federal agencies; recommendations to strengthen the capabilities of the Center in protecting against foreign pests and diseases; an evaluation of the need for, and feasibility of, additional dog detector training facilities or off-site training options to address regional demands, taking into consideration— the location of international ports of entry; the volume of international passengers and cargo; and regional agricultural production trends and associated pest and disease threats; and recommendations to improve— the dog procurement procedures of the Center; and private adoption opportunities for retirement-age trained dogs and dogs that do not complete the training described in subsection (b). The authority provided by this section shall expire on September 30, 2029.