H.R. 9394 Passed the House Emergency Management

Civil Preparedness for Agroterrorism Exercise Act of 2026

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

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Strong, Dale W. [R-AL-5] Introduced June 23, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action September 16, 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 16, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Sep 16, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Sep 16, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5900)
  4. Sep 16, 2026 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  5. Sep 16, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9394.
  6. Sep 16, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5900-5901)
  7. Sep 16, 2026 Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  8. Sep 10, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 712.
  9. Sep 10, 2026 Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-813.
  10. Jun 24, 2026 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
  11. Jun 24, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  12. Jun 23, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

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