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Farm Equipment Right to Repair: Mandating Access to Tools and Parts.

This Act mandates that Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) provide farm equipment owners and independent repair shops with necessary parts, tools, software, and documentation on fair terms. The goal is to reduce repair costs and minimize equipment downtime by eliminating manufacturer monopolies on maintenance and diagnostics. It grants farmers greater autonomy over their machinery upkeep.
Key points
OEMs must supply all necessary repair materials, including software and diagnostic tools, to owners and independent providers at fair and reasonable prices.
The law overrides certain copyright restrictions to allow circumvention of digital locks for the purpose of diagnosing and repairing farm equipment.
Equipment owners gain the right to access data generated by their farm machinery.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5857
Sponsor: Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]
Process start date: 2025-10-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FARM Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5857.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-10-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • OEMs must supply all necessary repair materials, including software and diagnostic tools, to owners and independent providers at fair and reasonable prices.
  • The law overrides certain copyright restrictions to allow circumvention of digital locks for the purpose of diagnosing and repairing farm equipment.
  • Equipment owners gain the right to access data generated by their farm machinery.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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Agriculture Economy