H.R. 9394, the Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026, passed the House on September 16, 2026.
H.R. 9394 — Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026
What it does
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a large-scale emergency exercise within four years to test the nation's preparedness for an agroterrorism attack—a terrorist act targeting agriculture and food systems. The exercise must simulate both the entry of biological agents into the U.S. and their deployment within the country, involve federal, state, local, and private sector partners, and result in a report to Congress with findings and recommendations for improving defenses.
Quorum's transparency scan found no buried provisions in Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026.
What happens next
H.R. 9394 passed the House. It now moves to the other chamber.
Who is behind it
Filed by Dale Strong. Cosponsored by Timothy Kennedy.
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