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US S3661

US S3661
Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act of 2024


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Introduced
01/25/2024
In Committee
01/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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

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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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