This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. It is considered active, but no further meetings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill currently linked to this proposal.
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It has bipartisan support and addresses national security, but it is in the early stages of the lawmaking process.
Key Points
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Homeland Security to study cyber threats facing modern farming technology. This includes tools like field sensors, automated tractors, and data software that help farmers manage their crops and livestock.
The government must specifically look for risks coming from countries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Officials want to make sure these foreign powers cannot disrupt the American food supply or steal sensitive agricultural data.
Within one year, agencies must release a public report identifying gaps in current security and recommending ways to fix them. They will also look at how much money and staff are currently dedicated to protecting these systems.
The Government Accountability Office will also review how different federal agencies work together on this issue. The goal is to ensure that the various parts of the government are communicating effectively to protect farmers.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Jun 16, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jun 16, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Precision Agriculture Cybersecurity Act
Bill NumberS 4794
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
