Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a large-scale exercise within four years of enactment to test preparedness for agroterrorism, which involves terrorist attacks using biological agents against the U.S. agriculture and food supply systems. The exercise will simulate scenarios where such agents are smuggled into the country or deployed domestically, requiring participants from federal, state, local, and private sectors to practice coordinating responses and managing widespread disruptions. Following the drill, the Secretary of Homeland Security must submit a report to Congress detailing the findings, lessons learned, and recommendations for improving national security measures to better counter agroterrorism threats.
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Introduced Jun 23, 2026
Last action Sep 10, 2026
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Sep 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-813.
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Jun 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Jun 23, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Jun 23, 2026
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