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Securing our Agriculture and Food Act

4/7/2025, 3:16 PM

Summary of Bill S 500

Bill 115 s 500, also known as the Securing our Agriculture and Food Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance the security of the nation's food and agriculture systems against potential terrorist threats.

The bill proposes the establishment of a coordinated effort between various government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Agriculture, and the Food and Drug Administration, to assess and address vulnerabilities in the food and agriculture sectors. This would involve conducting risk assessments, developing response plans, and implementing security measures to protect against potential threats.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased collaboration and information sharing between federal, state, and local agencies, as well as with private sector stakeholders, to ensure a comprehensive and effective approach to securing the food and agriculture systems. Overall, the Securing our Agriculture and Food Act aims to strengthen the nation's ability to prevent, respond to, and recover from potential terrorist attacks or other security threats to the food and agriculture sectors. It emphasizes the importance of proactive measures and collaboration among various stakeholders to safeguard the nation's food supply and agricultural infrastructure.

Current Status of Bill S 500

Bill S 500 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 2, 2017. Bill S 500 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on March 2, 2017.  Bill S 500's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 38. as of April 24, 2017

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 500

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 S 500

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

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