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Strengthening Cybersecurity in Agriculture: Protecting Food and Data

This act aims to protect the American agricultural sector from cyberattacks, which could lead to greater stability in food supplies and data security for farmers. With new cybersecurity centers, citizens can expect better protection against disruptions in food production and distribution, as well as more secure farm management systems.
Key points
Establishment of five regional Agriculture Cybersecurity Centers to conduct research and development on protection against cyber threats.
These centers will develop tools and systems for detecting and preventing attacks, and train farmers and sector employees in cybersecurity.
The act aims to protect against cyberattacks from specific countries, enhancing the security of domestic food production.
Funding of $25 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030 is authorized for these activities.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2866
Sponsor: Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
Process start date: 2025-09-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Cybersecurity in Agriculture Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2866.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of five regional Agriculture Cybersecurity Centers to conduct research and development on protection against cyber threats.
  • These centers will develop tools and systems for detecting and preventing attacks, and train farmers and sector employees in cybersecurity.
  • The act aims to protect against cyberattacks from specific countries, enhancing the security of domestic food production.
  • Funding of $25 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030 is authorized for these activities.
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 Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC].

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 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Agriculture Security Informatization