In CommitteeFiled Mar 5, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 5, 2026
Summary
The Farm Freedom to Repair Act adds a new exception to U.S. copyright law so that anyone can legally circumvent digital locks on agricultural machines when fixing them. It also permits the creation, sale, and distribution of tools needed for that purpose. The change aims to make it easier and cheaper to keep modern farm equipment running.
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