Additional training facilities

The Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 (Public Law 118–191; 138 Stat. 2658) is amended by adding at the end the following: 4. Additional training facilities (a) In general In addition to the Center, the Secretary may— (1) establish additional dog training facilities, which shall have the same duties as the duties of the Center described in section 2(b); and (2) 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 section 2(b). (b) Considerations In determining the need for establishing 1 or more additional training facilities under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary shall consider— (1) the location of international ports of entry; (2) the volume of international passengers and cargo; and (3) regional agricultural production trends and associated pest and disease threats. 5. Authorization of appropriations In addition to amounts otherwise made available, there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031, to remain available until expended..