Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026
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Overview
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a comprehensive exercise focused on preparing for and responding to agroterrorism. The exercise will simulate scenarios involving the introduction or deployment of biological agents targeting the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sectors, and it must involve coordination with federal, state, local, tribal, and private sector partners. Following the exercise, the Secretary of Homeland Security must submit a detailed report outlining the findings and recommendations for improving the nation’s defense against agroterrorism.
Key provisions
- Requires DHS to conduct an agroterrorism exercise within four years of enactment.
- The exercise must simulate attacks on the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector.
- The exercise must involve coordination with various levels of government and private sector partners.
- The exercise should identify key resources and address capability gaps.
- The Secretary of Homeland Security must submit an after-action report to Congress detailing the exercise’s findings and recommendations.
Who is affected
- Department of Homeland Security
- Federal departments and agencies
- State, local, Tribal, and territorial agencies
- Food and agricultural facilities
- Agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector
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