Bills/S. 2866

Cybersecurity in Agriculture Act of 2025

Cybersecurity in Agriculture Act of 2025

In CommitteeAgricultureSenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Cybersecurity in Agriculture Act of 2025 (S 2866) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill aims to improve cybersecurity protections for the agriculture industry. While specific details aren't provided in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on helping farms, agricultural companies, and food production facilities better defend against cyberattacks and data breaches. The legislation would likely establish new security standards, provide resources or funding for agricultural operations to upgrade their cybersecurity defenses, and potentially create information-sharing programs so the industry can warn each other about emerging threats. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily impact farmers, agricultural businesses, food processors, and rural communities that depend on agricultural infrastructure.

It could also affect agricultural equipment manufacturers and technology providers serving the farming sector. Given agriculture's importance to food supply chains, the broader public could be indirectly affected if stronger cybersecurity protections help prevent disruptions to food production and distribution. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not advanced further in the legislative process. This means it's still under review and hasn't been voted on by the full Senate yet.

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Latest Action

September 18, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Sponsor

R
Budd, Ted [R-NC]
R-NC · Senate
3 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
September 18, 2025
Last Updated
September 18, 2025
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