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H.R. 9394 119th Congress House

Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026

Official title: To require the Department of Homeland Security to conduct an exercise related to agroterrorism, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 23, 2026 Introduced by: Dale W. Strong Republican · Alabama See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 16, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 16, 2026 · 12:04 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2026 · 12:04 PM EDT
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5900)
Sep 16, 2026 · 12:04 PM EDT
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 16, 2026 · 11:58 AM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9394.
Sep 16, 2026 · 11:58 AM EDT
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5900-5901)
Sep 16, 2026 · 11:58 AM EDT
Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 10, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 712.
Sep 10, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-813.
Jun 24, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jun 24, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jun 23, 2026
Introduced in House
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), within four years after the bill’s enactment, to conduct an exercise to enhance collective domestic prevention, response, and recovery regarding acts of agroterrorism (i.e., terrorism targeting or threatening agriculture and food systems of vital importance to national security, public health, or safety). The scenario in the exercise must involve agroterrorists transporting and deploying in the United States a biological agent (e.g., microorganism or infectious substance) capable of harming critical agriculture and food operations and must address how relevant public and private entities can coordinate to develop preparedness and mitigate widespread disruption.

Within 180 days after completion of the exercise, DHS must submit to Congress an after-action report including the findings of the exercise, plans for incorporating lessons learned into future operations, and recommended legislative actions.

 Hearings & markups 1
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 4

Registered lobbyists who named this bill in their disclosure filings. Source: federal Lobbying Disclosure Act filings.

  • HEALTHEQUITY, INC.
    for HEALTHEQUITY, INC. · District of Columbia · 4th Quarter 2025 (Oct 1 - Dec 31)
  • HEALTHEQUITY, INC.
    for HEALTHEQUITY, INC. · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter 2025 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • HEALTHEQUITY, INC.
    for HEALTHEQUITY, INC. · District of Columbia · 2nd Quarter 2025 (Apr 1 - June 30)
  • HEALTHEQUITY, INC.
    for HEALTHEQUITY, INC. · District of Columbia · 1st Quarter 2025 (Jan 1 - Mar 31)

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 Cosponsors 1
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Kennedy, Timothy M.
New York · Jun 29, 2026
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