FARM AI Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 May 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
What this bill does
The FARM AI Act of 2026, if passed, would aim to increase the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in American agriculture. It proposes making AI a priority in Department of Agriculture research and extension programs. This would involve funding research and development in areas like precision agriculture, farm management, and cybersecurity. The bill also includes provisions for workforce development and technical training to help farmers and rural communities adopt these technologies.
The legislation specifically affects farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and rural communities by seeking to improve farm productivity, enhance decision-making, reduce resource use, and expand economic opportunities, particularly for smaller farms. It also designates a senior official within the Department of Agriculture to serve as an Artificial Intelligence Agriculture Advisor. This advisor would promote AI adoption, provide technical assistance and training, and collaborate with the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop national AI standards for the agriculture sector.
Currently, this bill has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Ted Budd and co-sponsors. It has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Following this referral, the bill would typically be considered by the committee, which could hold hearings, propose amendments, and potentially vote on whether to advance it to the full Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
21 May 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Common questions
- What does S. 4627 do?
- The FARM AI Act of 2026, if passed, would aim to increase the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in American agriculture. It proposes making AI a priority in Department of Agriculture research and extension programs. This would involve funding research and development in areas like precision agriculture, farm management, and cybersecurity. The bill also includes provisions for workforce development and technical training to help farmers and rural communities adopt these technologies. The legislation specifically affects farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and rural communities by seeking to improve farm productivity, enhance decision-making, reduce resource use, and expand economic opportunities, particularly for smaller farms. It also designates a senior official within the Department of Agriculture to serve as an Artificial Intelligence Agriculture Advisor. This advisor would promote AI adoption, provide technical assistance and training, and collaborate with the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop national AI standards for the agriculture sector. Currently, this bill has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Ted Budd and co-sponsors. It has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Following this referral, the bill would typically be considered by the committee, which could hold hearings, propose amendments, and potentially vote on whether to advance it to the full Senate for consideration.
- Has S. 4627 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4627. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4627?
- S. 4627 was sponsored by Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4627?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (21 May 2026).
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