Agriculture and National Security Act of 2024
Latest action (23 May 2024): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 8522, the Agriculture and National Security Act of 2024, would direct the Department of Agriculture to place greater emphasis on national security alongside its existing homeland security efforts. It would require the Secretary of Agriculture to increase the number of Department staff holding security clearances and to create a new position, Senior Advisor for National Security, within 180 days of enactment. This advisor would coordinate national security matters within the Department, liaise with the National Security Council and other federal agencies, and engage with stakeholders on food and agriculture vulnerabilities. The bill also authorizes the Department to exchange personnel with defense, intelligence, and law enforcement agencies, and requires biennial reports to Congress and the National Security Council assessing security gaps—such as foreign influence, data control, supply chain risks, and cybersecurity—along with recommended policy responses and resource needs.
The bill primarily affects the Department of Agriculture's internal organization and its coordination with national security agencies; it does not impose new requirements on farmers, businesses, or the public. Its main practical effect would be to formalize attention to national-security-related risks within USDA's existing homeland security framework.
The bill was introduced on May 23, 2024, by Rep. Stephanie Bice with Rep. Ro Khanna, and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. It has not received a vote, and as a bill introduced in the previous Congress, it would need to be reintroduced to be considered further.
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Official summary
This bill was introduced on May 23, 2024, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8522 do?
- H.R. 8522, the Agriculture and National Security Act of 2024, would direct the Department of Agriculture to place greater emphasis on national security alongside its existing homeland security efforts. It would require the Secretary of Agriculture to increase the number of Department staff holding security clearances and to create a new position, Senior Advisor for National Security, within 180 days of enactment. This advisor would coordinate national security matters within the Department, liaise with the National Security Council and other federal agencies, and engage with stakeholders on food and agriculture vulnerabilities. The bill also authorizes the Department to exchange personnel with defense, intelligence, and law enforcement agencies, and requires biennial reports to Congress and the National Security Council assessing security gaps—such as foreign influence, data control, supply chain risks, and cybersecurity—along with recommended policy responses and resource needs. The bill primarily affects the Department of Agriculture's internal organization and its coordination with national security agencies; it does not impose new requirements on farmers, businesses, or the public. Its main practical effect would be to formalize attention to national-security-related risks within USDA's existing homeland security framework. The bill was introduced on May 23, 2024, by Rep. Stephanie Bice with Rep. Ro Khanna, and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. It has not received a vote, and as a bill introduced in the previous Congress, it would need to be reintroduced to be considered further.
- Has H.R. 8522 become law?
- Not yet. As of 23 May 2024, H.R. 8522 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8522?
- H.R. 8522 was sponsored by Rep. Stephanie Bice [R-OK5] (Republican-OK), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8522?
- Introduced (23 May 2024).
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