Bill · H.R. 4046· House(119-HR-4046)
Cybersecurity in Agriculture Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/17/2025
- Last activity
- 6/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Zachary Nunn
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Cybersecurity in Agriculture Act of 2025. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to set up a program for Agriculture Cybersecurity Centers. The program will award grants or cooperative agreements to establish 5 Regional Agriculture Cybersecurity Centers. These centers will focus on research, development, and education regarding agriculture cybersecurity. The bill also creates a national network of these centers coordinated by one designated college or university. Additionally, it authorizes $25,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out this section.
Yes· 3 of 17
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+8
The bill specifically funds the creation of centers to develop and implement cybersecurity defenses for the agricultural sector.
Would farmers be better off under this?+7
Directly benefits farmers by protecting their operations and supply chains from cyberattacks.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+7
The bill authorizes $25 million annually for cybersecurity research and development in agriculture.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
The bill authorizes $125 million in new federal spending over five years.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill increases government spending by authorizing new grant funding.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Under section 2, adding new section 1473I(a)(1), the Secretary will award grants to establish 5 Regional Agriculture Cybersecurity Centers. This is positive because it helps protect seed agriculture, horticulture, animal agriculture, and the agriculture supply chain through research and development.
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Under section 2, adding new section 1473I(b)(6), the centers will develop cybersecurity education and training programs for agricultural stakeholders. This is positive because it helps train people and builds a skilled workforce for the agriculture industry.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Under section 2, adding new section 1473I(d), there are authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out the section. This could be considered a burden because it involves spending public funds.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+7Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Students+4Good For Young Adults+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+7Improves Data Privacy+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+8Improves International Trade+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3Improves Consumer Protection+2Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+2Reduces Government Spending-1Reduces National Debt-1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+2Improves Interstate Commerce+1Increases Federal Power+1
- 9/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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