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Protecting US Agriculture: New Intelligence Office in Agriculture Department

This act establishes a new Office of Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to protect American agriculture from foreign threats. This aims to ensure food security and agricultural technology, indirectly impacting food prices and product availability for citizens.
Key points
An Office of Intelligence is established within the Department of Agriculture to gather information on foreign threats to US agriculture.
The Office aims to protect against theft of agricultural knowledge and technology, and sabotage, potentially preventing disruptions in food supply.
It takes over food and critical infrastructure security duties from the Department of Agriculture's Office of Homeland Security.
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Print number: 117_S_1242
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2021-04-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

AIM Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1242.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • An Office of Intelligence is established within the Department of Agriculture to gather information on foreign threats to US agriculture.
  • The Office aims to protect against theft of agricultural knowledge and technology, and sabotage, potentially preventing disruptions in food supply.
  • It takes over food and critical infrastructure security duties from the Department of Agriculture's Office of Homeland Security.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Agriculture Security