Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026
Food Supply: National Defense Drill
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced in the House. It has been sent to the House Committee on Homeland Security for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Most bills introduced in the House never get a vote, and this specific proposal has not yet gained broad support from leadership or a large group of cosponsors.
Key Points
- This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to lead a major practice drill to prepare for a terrorist attack on the American food supply. The drill must take place within the next four years and will focus on how the government would respond to biological threats against crops or livestock.
- The exercise will bring together federal agencies, local police, and private companies that run farms and food factories. They will practice stopping dangerous biological materials from entering the country and coordinate how to share information during a crisis.
- The goal is to find gaps in how the country protects its food and farms. By running this simulation, officials can figure out exactly what resources they need and how to move them quickly if a real attack happens.
- After the drill is over, the Department of Homeland Security must give a report to Congress. This report will list the lessons learned and suggest new laws or changes to help keep the nation's food system safe from future threats.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026
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