HR 9394 119th Congress

Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Sponsors

Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]

Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5]

R — AL

Summary

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.

Actions

2026-09-16T00:00:00

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

2026-09-16T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-09-16T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5900)

2026-09-16T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

2026-09-16T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9394.

2026-09-16T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5900-5901)

2026-09-16T00:00:00

Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2026-09-10T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 712.

2026-09-10T00:00:00

Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-813.

2026-09-10T00:00:00

Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-813.

2026-06-24T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.

2026-06-24T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2026-06-23T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

2026-06-23T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2026-06-23T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Emergency Management

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