To amend title 17, United States Code, to provide for the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of certain digital electronic agricultural equipment.

# HR 7850 Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would amend U.S. copyright law to allow farmers and independent repair shops to diagnose, maintain, and repair modern digital farm equipment without facing legal restrictions. Currently, copyright protections can prevent people from accessing the software in tractors, combines, and other computerized agricultural machinery, even when they own the equipment. This bill aims to create an exception to those restrictions specifically for repair purposes. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects farmers, agricultural equipment owners, and independent repair technicians.

It could also impact agricultural equipment manufacturers like John Deere, who currently control access to diagnostic tools and repair information for their products. Farmers would gain more flexibility in choosing where and how to repair their equipment. **Current Status** HR 7850 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative Victoria Spartz (R-IN) in the 119th Congress. No major provisions or amendments have been reported at this stage.