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Food and Agriculture Industry Cybersecurity Support Act

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 2393

The Food and Agriculture Industry Cybersecurity Support Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2393, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at enhancing cybersecurity measures within the food and agriculture industry. The bill recognizes the increasing threat of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, including the food and agriculture sector, and seeks to provide support and resources to help protect against these threats.

The main provisions of the bill include the establishment of a voluntary program to provide cybersecurity support and resources to food and agriculture industry stakeholders. This program would be overseen by the Department of Homeland Security and would involve collaboration with industry partners, government agencies, and cybersecurity experts.

Additionally, the bill calls for the development of best practices and guidelines for cybersecurity within the food and agriculture industry, as well as the creation of a public-private partnership to facilitate information sharing and collaboration on cybersecurity issues. Overall, the Food and Agriculture Industry Cybersecurity Support Act aims to improve the cybersecurity posture of the food and agriculture industry, protect critical infrastructure, and enhance national security. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration and information sharing in order to effectively combat cyber threats in this sector.

Current Status of Bill S 2393

Bill S 2393 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 19, 2023. Bill S 2393 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 19, 2023.  Bill S 2393's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of July 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2393

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2393

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2393

Food and Agriculture Industry Cybersecurity Support Act
Food and Agriculture Industry Cybersecurity Support Act
A bill to establish a food and agriculture cybersecurity clearinghouse in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and for other purposes.

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