Stephanie Bice (R-OK)
Agriculture and National Security Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 12 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Agriculture and National Security Act of 2026 aims to strengthen the connection between the Department of Agriculture and various national and homeland security agencies. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to prioritize national security by increasing staff with security clearances and access to classified systems. The bill requires the creation of a Senior Advisor for National Security within the Office of the Secretary to act as a principal advisor and liaison. Additionally, it allows for the exchange of personnel between the Department and agencies like defense and intelligence to improve information sharing. Finally, the Secretary must submit biennial reports to Congress and the National Security Council assessing vulnerabilities in the food and agriculture sectors.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill requires assessments of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and emerging technology risks within the food and agriculture sector.
- Scored +4
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill seeks to protect agricultural assets and land from foreign acquisition and supply chain disruptions.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates biennial reports to Congress and the National Security Council regarding food and agriculture vulnerabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Security Oversight: By prioritizing national security and increasing staff with security clearances, the Department aims to better protect the food and agriculture sector (Section 3(a)).
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Improved Information Sharing: The ability to accept and employ personnel detailed from defense, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies is intended to improve vulnerability identification and risk mitigation (Section 3(c)).
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Proactive Vulnerability Assessment: The requirement for biennial reports allows the government to identify and address specific risks such as supply chain disruptions, agricultural input shortages, and cybersecurity threats (Section 3(d)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill requires assessments of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and emerging technology risks within the food and agriculture sector. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill directs the Secretary to assess and mitigate vulnerabilities related to supply chain and trade disruptions. Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country? — The bill increases the number of Department of Agriculture staff with security clearances and access to classified systems.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill seeks to protect agricultural assets and land from foreign acquisition and supply chain disruptions.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates biennial reports to Congress and the National Security Council regarding food and agriculture vulnerabilities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill includes assessments regarding the control of and access to agricultural data.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill aims to protect the security and stability of the agricultural sector which supports rural communities.
- 4/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/9/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 1/21/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina
Chrissy HoulahanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
April McClain DelaneyDemocrat · Maryland
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
Christopher SmithRepublican · New Jersey
Elise StefanikRepublican · New York
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas
Jefferson ShreveRepublican · Indiana
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia