Domestic Explosives Detection Canine Capacity Building Act of 2017

Bill 115 hr 4577, also known as the Domestic Explosives Detection Canine Capacity Building Act of 2017, aims to enhance the capabilities of domestic explosives detection canine teams in the United States. The bill recognizes the importance of these canine teams in preventing and responding to terrorist threats and other security risks.

The key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a program within the Department of Homeland Security to provide grants to state and local law enforcement agencies for the training and deployment of explosives detection canine teams. The bill also requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a national strategy for the use of explosives detection canine teams and to report to Congress on the progress of the program.

Additionally, the bill authorizes funding for research and development of new technologies and training methods for explosives detection canine teams. It also encourages collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies to improve coordination and information sharing related to explosives detection canine teams. Overall, the Domestic Explosives Detection Canine Capacity Building Act of 2017 seeks to strengthen the capabilities of explosives detection canine teams across the country and enhance national security efforts.