Source: BEEF MAGAZINE, 3/5/20

The Protecting America’s Food & Agriculture Act of 2019 has been signed by President Trump. The legislation, introduced by Sens. Gary Peters (D-MI), Pat Roberts (R-KS), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), and John Cornyn (R-TX), addresses the shortage of agricultural inspectors who work at U.S. borders. The legislation authorizes U.S. Customs and Border Protection to hire additional inspectors, support staff and K-9 teams to fully staff America’s airports, seaports and land ports of entry.

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