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HOUSEH.R. 9394· 119th Congress

Bill Requires DHS to Conduct Agroterrorism Exercise and Report Findings

Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026

Sponsor
Dale Strong (R-AL)
Introduced
Jun 23, 2026
Last Action
Sep 10, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Introduced
Jun 23, 2026
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In Committee
Jun 23, 2026
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Passed Committee
Jun 24, 2026
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Passed Committee
Sep 10, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Sep 10, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 18, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • DHS must conduct an exercise within four years of enactment focused on domestic prevention, response, and recovery from agroterrorism targeting agriculture and food systems.
  • The exercise scenario must involve agroterrorists transporting and deploying a biological agent in the United States capable of harming critical agriculture and food operations.
  • The exercise must address how public and private entities can coordinate on preparedness and mitigation of widespread disruption.
  • DHS must submit an after-action report to Congress within 180 days after the exercise concludes.
  • The report must include exercise findings, plans for incorporating lessons learned into future operations, and recommended legislative actions.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • The bill establishes a mandatory federal exercise but does not specify funding, staffing, or resource allocation.
  • Effects of the exercise on actual preparedness capabilities or policy changes are not established by the bill; these would depend on DHS implementation and Congressional response to recommendations.
  • No scheduled legislative action or implementation timeline beyond the four-year exercise window is documented.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill placed on Union Calendar (September 10, 2026) after House Homeland Security Committee reported it favorably.
  • Committee approved the bill unanimously (30–0 vote on June 24, 2026).
  • No subsequent floor action, passage, or Senate activity is documented in the provided record.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Sep 10, 2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 712.
  • Sep 10, 2026 — Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-813.
  • Jun 24, 2026 — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
  • Jun 24, 2026 — Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Jun 23, 2026 — Introduced in House
  • Jun 23, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.