HR 4014
Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats (PLANT) Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:04 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats (PLANT) Act, makes it a federal crime to recklessly import dangerous agricultural pathogens. It establishes new criminal penalties for individuals who import these pathogens without proper authorization or when they knowingly disregard the risk of harm to U.S. crops, livestock, or ecosystems. The bill also includes aggravating factors, such as concealing the origin of the pathogen or acting on behalf of a foreign government, which could increase the potential prison sentence.
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