BAITS Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:54:39Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1020 BAITS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1020

The Bill 118 hr 1020, also known as the BAITS Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The BAITS Act aims to address issues related to cybersecurity and the protection of sensitive information.

The main provisions of the BAITS Act include the establishment of a new federal agency, the Bureau of Advanced Information Technology Security (BAITS), which would be responsible for overseeing and coordinating cybersecurity efforts across various government agencies. The BAITS Act also calls for the development of a national cybersecurity strategy, as well as the implementation of new measures to enhance the security of critical infrastructure and government systems.

Additionally, the BAITS Act includes provisions aimed at improving information sharing and collaboration between the public and private sectors on cybersecurity issues. This includes the creation of a new information sharing platform, as well as incentives for private companies to share information about cyber threats with the government. Overall, the BAITS Act represents a comprehensive approach to addressing cybersecurity challenges in the United States. If passed, this legislation has the potential to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity defenses and better protect sensitive information from cyber threats.

Congressional Summary of HR 1020

Bringing Aquaculture Indemnities To Speed Act or the BAITS Act

This bill expands the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) to eligible producers of farm-raised fish. (LIP provides indemnity payments to eligible livestock producers for loss or reduced sales price due to specified events.)

Specifically, the bill adds farm-raised fish to the LIP definition of livestock, expanding LIP indemnity payments to farm-raised fish producers due to (1) an attack by an animal reintroduced into the wild by the federal government or protected by federal law (e.g., avian predators) or (2) disease.

Under current law, LIP also provides indemnity payments to eligible livestock producers due to adverse weather. This bill prohibits LIP from making payments to producers of farm-raised fish due to adverse weather.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1020

Bill HR 1020 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 14, 2023. Bill HR 1020 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 14, 2023. Bill HR 1020's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. as of April 28, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1020

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1020

BAITS Act

Bringing Aquaculture Indemnities To Speed Act

To amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to include certain farm-raised fish losses under the livestock indemnity payment program, and for other purposes.