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Precision Agriculture Cybersecurity Act

USA119th CongressS-4794| Senate 
| Updated: 6/16/2026
Tim Sheehy

Tim Sheehy

Republican Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (1)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, the "Precision Agriculture Cybersecurity Act," aims to strengthen the cybersecurity of precision agriculture technologies , which include advanced sensors, software, and data management systems vital for modern farming. It defines these technologies broadly and specifically identifies "foreign countries of concern," such as China, Russia, and Iran, as potential sources of cyber threats to these critical systems. Within one year, the Secretaries of Agriculture and Homeland Security must submit a report to Congress assessing current cyber threats, including those from foreign countries of concern, identifying planning gaps, and recommending solutions. This report will also review existing departmental resources. Concurrently, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) is mandated to conduct a study on federal coordination and collaboration in this area, evaluating interagency efforts and offering recommendations to enhance their effectiveness. Both the departmental report and the GAO study will be made publicly available, with congressional versions potentially including classified annexes.
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Timeline
Jun 16, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 16, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • June 16, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 16, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Precision Agriculture Cybersecurity Act

USA119th CongressS-4794| Senate 
| Updated: 6/16/2026
This bill, the "Precision Agriculture Cybersecurity Act," aims to strengthen the cybersecurity of precision agriculture technologies , which include advanced sensors, software, and data management systems vital for modern farming. It defines these technologies broadly and specifically identifies "foreign countries of concern," such as China, Russia, and Iran, as potential sources of cyber threats to these critical systems. Within one year, the Secretaries of Agriculture and Homeland Security must submit a report to Congress assessing current cyber threats, including those from foreign countries of concern, identifying planning gaps, and recommending solutions. This report will also review existing departmental resources. Concurrently, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) is mandated to conduct a study on federal coordination and collaboration in this area, evaluating interagency efforts and offering recommendations to enhance their effectiveness. Both the departmental report and the GAO study will be made publicly available, with congressional versions potentially including classified annexes.
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Timeline
Jun 16, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 16, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • June 16, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 16, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Tim Sheehy

Tim Sheehy

Republican Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (1)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted