We have received text from H.R. 7153: Agriculture and National Security Act of 2026. This bill was received on 2026-01-20, and currently has 11 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, known as the Agriculture and National Security Act of 2026, aims to enhance the relationship between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and national and homeland security agencies. The primary focus is on ensuring that food and agriculture, which are critical to national security, are adequately protected against vulnerabilities, especially in light of emerging technologies.
Key Provisions of the Bill
- Prioritization of National Security: The bill mandates that the USDA prioritize national security alongside its existing homeland security responsibilities. This includes increasing the number of USDA staff with security clearances.
- Appointment of Senior Advisor for National Security: The Secretary of Agriculture will create a new position called Senior Advisor for National Security within the USDA. This individual will act as the principal advisor to the Secretary on national security matters related to agriculture, serving as a liaison between the USDA and other federal agencies, and coordinating national security efforts within the department.
- Interagency Cooperation: The bill allows the Secretary of Agriculture to collaborate with defense and security agencies by providing and accepting personnel to enhance vulnerability identification and risk mitigation efforts in the food and agriculture sector.
- Biennial Reporting Requirement: The Secretary must submit reports every two years to Congress and the National Security Council, assessing national security gaps related to food and agriculture. This includes evaluating foreign influences, cybersecurity risks, and the impacts of supply chain disruptions.
Areas of Focus for Vulnerability Assessment
The reports will specifically look at the following aspects:- Influence of foreign state-owned enterprises;
- Control and access to agricultural data;
- Foreign acquisition of U.S. agricultural assets, intellectual property, and land;
- Dependence on foreign-sourced agricultural inputs and potential shortages;
- Disruptions in supply chains and trade;
- Collaboration in science and technology;
- Cybersecurity threats and the role of artificial intelligence;
- Investment disparities in agricultural research and development;
- Regulatory challenges;
- Other vulnerabilities, particularly concerning emerging technologies.
Overall Objective
The overarching goal of the bill is to strengthen national security by addressing vulnerabilities in the food and agriculture sectors through coordinated efforts among various government agencies, ensuring that the agriculture infrastructure is resilient against both current and future threats.Relevant Companies
- CARG - Cargo Logistics and agricultural technology companies may be impacted due to increased scrutiny and potential changes to regulations regarding data and supply chains.
- DE - Deere & Company may face implications on its agricultural machinery and technology operations relevant to national security assessments.
- BAYRY - Bayer AG, a major player in agriculture and biotechnology, could see changes in oversight or regulations concerning its products and data management.
Representative Stephanie I. Bice Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Stephanie I. Bice:
- H.R.7418: To convert the program of public financing of presidential election campaigns to a program of providing grants to States for enhancing the security of election systems, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7308: To amend the CALM Act to establish requirements for video programming delivered using internet protocol, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7153: Agriculture and National Security Act of 2026
- H.R.6353: To waive certain requirements under section 306018 of title 54, United States Code, with respect to undertakings to upgrade public water systems and treatment works.
- H.R.5456: NWR Modernization Act of 2025
- H.R.4836: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the "Oscar J. Upham Post Office".
You can track bills proposed by Representative Stephanie I. Bice on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Bice.
Representative Stephanie I. Bice Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Stephanie I. Bice is worth $1.7M, as of February 10th, 2026. This is the 266th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Bice has approximately $1.0M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Stephanie I. Bice's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Bice.
Representative Stephanie I. Bice Stock Trading
We have data on up to $165.0K of trades from Representative Stephanie I. Bice, which we parsed from STOCK Act filings. Some of the largest trades include:
- A August 6th, 2021 sale of up to $15K of $WFC. The stock has risen 93.99% since then.
You can track Representative Stephanie I. Bice's stock trading on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Bice.
2026 Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District Election
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
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