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Securing our Agriculture and Food Act

4/7/2025, 3:21 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1238

The Securing our Agriculture and Food Act, also known as Bill 115 hr 1238, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of enhancing the security of the nation's agriculture and food systems. The bill focuses on preventing and responding to potential threats to these critical sectors, such as bioterrorism, disease outbreaks, and natural disasters.

Key provisions of the bill include:

1. Establishing a coordinated effort between federal agencies, state and local governments, and private sector stakeholders to develop and implement strategies for safeguarding agriculture and food systems. 2. Enhancing information sharing and communication among relevant parties to improve response capabilities in the event of a crisis. 3. Providing resources and support for research and development of technologies and practices to enhance the resilience of agriculture and food systems. 4. Strengthening partnerships with international organizations and foreign governments to address global threats to agriculture and food security. Overall, the Securing our Agriculture and Food Act aims to protect the nation's food supply and agricultural infrastructure from potential threats, ensuring the safety and security of these vital sectors.

Current Status of Bill HR 1238

Bill HR 1238 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2017. Bill HR 1238 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on February 28, 2017.  Bill HR 1238's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 115-43. as of June 30, 2017

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1238

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1238

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

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