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Introduced
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
In Committee
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to periodically assess cybersecurity threats to, and vulnerabilities in, the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector and to provide recommendations to enhance their security and resilience, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct an annual cross-sector simulation exercise relating to a food-related emergency or disruption, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act of 2024, directs the Secretary of Agriculture to periodically assess cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities in the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector, and provide recommendations to enhance their security and resilience. The bill also requires the Secretary to conduct an annual cross-sector simulation exercise relating to a food-related emergency or disruption, involving various stakeholders and sectors, to assess preparedness, identify gaps, and develop best practices for improving food security and resilience. The bill authorizes $1 million per year from 2024 to 2028 to carry out these activities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Tom Cotton (R)*,
John Barrasso (R),
Katie Boyd Britt (R),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Jerry Moran (R),
Gary Peters (D),
Pete Ricketts (R),
Mike Rounds (R),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 01/25/2024)
Taxonomy
Agriculture
- ‐ General Agriculture
Defense
- ‐ Civil Defense and Homeland Security
Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
- ‐ Internet and Computer Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/3661/all-info | 01/26/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s3661/BILLS-118s3661is.pdf | 02/08/2024 |
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