Agriculture and National Security Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Sep 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
What this bill does
The bill, titled the Agriculture and National Security Act, aims to strengthen the connection between the Department of Agriculture and national security agencies. It proposes establishing a new position within the Department: an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for National Security. This official would serve as the principal advisor on national security matters, act as a liaison with the National Security Council and other federal agencies, and coordinate security-related activities across the Department.
This legislation would affect individuals working within the Department of Agriculture, particularly those involved in national security. The proposed Assistant Secretary would be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities and developing mitigation strategies concerning emerging technologies and other issues within the food and agriculture sector. The bill also allows for the temporary assignment of personnel from defense, security, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies to the Department of Agriculture to enhance information sharing and risk assessment.
The bill was introduced in the Senate and has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress. If it advances, it would need to be approved by the Senate, then by the House of Representatives, and finally be signed into law by the President to take effect.
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Timeline
3 Sep 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Common questions
- What does S. 2694 do?
- The bill, titled the Agriculture and National Security Act, aims to strengthen the connection between the Department of Agriculture and national security agencies. It proposes establishing a new position within the Department: an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for National Security. This official would serve as the principal advisor on national security matters, act as a liaison with the National Security Council and other federal agencies, and coordinate security-related activities across the Department. This legislation would affect individuals working within the Department of Agriculture, particularly those involved in national security. The proposed Assistant Secretary would be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities and developing mitigation strategies concerning emerging technologies and other issues within the food and agriculture sector. The bill also allows for the temporary assignment of personnel from defense, security, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies to the Department of Agriculture to enhance information sharing and risk assessment. The bill was introduced in the Senate and has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been passed by either chamber of Congress. If it advances, it would need to be approved by the Senate, then by the House of Representatives, and finally be signed into law by the President to take effect.
- Has S. 2694 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2694. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2694?
- S. 2694 was sponsored by Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 2694?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (3 Sep 2025).
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