In CommitteeFiled Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R)
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jan 20, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a Senior Advisor for National Security to the USDA, expands staff with security clearances, and allows personnel exchanges with defense and intelligence agencies. It also requires the department to submit biennial reports on food‑and‑agriculture security risks. The aim is to better protect the food system from foreign, cyber, and other security threats.
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