A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
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 Precision Agriculture Cybersecurity Act requires the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Homeland Security to create a report assessing cyber-threats to precision agriculture technologies. This report must evaluate threats from foreign countries of concern and identify gaps in United States planning. Additionally, the Comptroller General must study how the Federal Government coordinates and collaborates on these cybersecurity issues. Both reports must be submitted to specific congressional committees and made available to the public.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +8
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill specifically targets the identification and mitigation of cyber-threats to critical agricultural infrastructure.
- Scored +7
Would farmers be better off under this?
Farmers using precision technology are the primary beneficiaries of identified threats and funding for cybersecurity.
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill supports the security of the rural agricultural economy.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Identification of Cybersecurity Gaps: Section 3(b)(3) requires the identification of gaps in United States planning for precision agriculture cybersecurity and recommendations to fix them, which could help protect agricultural systems.
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Assessment of Foreign Threats: Section 3(b)(2) requires an assessment of threats from foreign countries of concern, including China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran, providing better awareness of external risks.
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Review of Available Funding: Section 3(b)(4) calls for a review of existing funding opportunities to enhance cybersecurity in precision agriculture, which could help those seeking resources to protect their technology.
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Improved Government Coordination: Section 4(b) requires a study to develop recommendations to enhance collaboration across the Federal Government and strengthen coordination between the GCC and the SCC.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups of people 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — Farmers using precision technology are the primary beneficiaries of identified threats and funding for cybersecurity. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill supports the security of the rural agricultural economy. Would business owners be better off under this? — Agricultural business owners benefit from more secure technology and identified funding for cyber defense.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill specifically targets the identification and mitigation of cyber-threats to critical agricultural infrastructure.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires public reports on cybersecurity threats and government coordination gaps. Does this give the federal government more power? — Requires more coordination and reporting from federal agencies (USDA and DHS).
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Identifying funding opportunities for cybersecurity can benefit small precision agriculture operations. Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Securing the food production chain indirectly protects consumers from supply disruptions. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Protecting agricultural technology from cyber-attacks helps maintain economic stability in the food supply chain.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Enhancing cybersecurity for precision agriculture supports the modernization and security of rural farming infrastructure.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The focus on agricultural cybersecurity will likely lead to better data protection for farmers' operational data.
- 6/16/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California