A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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 FARM AI Act of 2026 aims to increase access to artificial intelligence through the Department of Agriculture. It seeks to integrate artificial intelligence into various research and extension programs to improve agriculture. The bill includes provisions for workforce development and technical training regarding computing systems and precision agriculture. It also expands the scope of various agricultural research and teaching policies to include artificial intelligence systems. Additionally, the bill creates a new position called the Artificial Intelligence Agriculture Advisor. This official will work to promote the adoption of digital agriculture technologies and develop national standards in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +6
Would farmers be better off under this?
The bill provides direct support for farm productivity, decision-making, and technical training for producers.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill supports agribusinesses and farmers through technical assistance and new technology adoption.
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill emphasizes outreach, technical assistance, and workforce training specifically for rural communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Farm Productivity and Competition: The bill finds that artificial intelligence can improve farm productivity, security, and help United States farmers outcompete international competitors (Section 2(a)).
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Enhanced Decision-Making and Resource Management: AI has the potential to enhance decision-making in crop and animal systems management and reduce resource use (Section 2(a)).
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Support for Smaller Farms: The bill notes that AI can expand economic opportunities for small, medium, and family-run farms (Section 2(a)).
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Workforce Development and Training: The bill includes provisions for technical training in computing systems, artificial intelligence implementation, precision agriculture, and machine maintenance (Section 3(a) and Section 3(d)).
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Technical Assistance and Outreach: The bill directs the creation of an Artificial Intelligence Agriculture Advisor to encourage the adoption of digital technologies through technical assistance and outreach to producers and rural communities (Section 4(c)).
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Development of National Standards: The Advisor is tasked with collaborating with the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop and implement national artificial intelligence standards for the agriculture sector (Section 4(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill provides direct support for farm productivity, decision-making, and technical training for producers. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill supports agribusinesses and farmers through technical assistance and new technology adoption. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill emphasizes outreach, technical assistance, and workforce training specifically for rural communities. Would students be better off under this? — The bill includes grants and fellowships aimed at workforce development and technical training in agricultural technologies.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill specifically includes provisions to expand economic opportunities for small, medium, and family-run farms through AI adoption. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill aims to improve farm productivity and help United States farmers outcompete international competitors through AI. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill promotes workforce development and technical training in computing systems and precision agriculture.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill provides technical assistance, workforce training, and outreach specifically targeting rural communities. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill aims to reduce resource use through precision agriculture and AI-driven farm management.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill integrates artificial intelligence as a priority area for research, development, and implementation within Department of Agriculture programs.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill directs research into artificial intelligence to enhance cybersecurity within agricultural systems.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By expanding economic opportunities for small and family-run farms, the bill may assist in economic stability for rural households.
- 5/21/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Jim BanksRepublican · Indiana
Lisa Blunt RochesterDemocrat · Delaware
Catherine Cortez MastoDemocrat · Nevada
Mike RoundsRepublican · South Dakota
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California