Several U.S. lawmakers, including Senator Tom Cotton and Representatives Elissa Slotkin and Erin Houchin, have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at safeguarding the nation's agriculture industry and food supply from cyber threats and foreign ownership. The Farm & Food Cybersecurity Act, supported by various senators and representatives, seeks to address vulnerabilities in the agricultural sector and protect American farmland from being purchased by foreign entities. Lawmakers emphasize the critical link between food security and national security, highlighting the need to prevent adversaries from undermining the country's ability to feed itself.
Food security = national security. I will always fight to ensure Kansas farmers have the support they need from the federal government. That means protecting crop insurance, opening new export markets, lowering soaring input costs, and rolling back costly Biden regulations.… https://t.co/dr4nmpBjC9
Our farms and food supply chain are essential for American prosperity. I joined my colleagues in introducing the Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act, which bolsters our nation’s preparedness against cyberattacks targeting critical industries like the food and agriculture sectors. https://t.co/d5FJBbqjeq
Right now, our enemies are holding our nation’s food supply hostage by buying up more and more AMERICAN farmland. Glad to join @SenatorBraun in this legislation to protect our farmers and our food supply. https://t.co/LLEUaZZiOA
Right now, our enemies are holding our nation’s food supply hostage by buying up more and more AMERICAN farmland. Glad to join @SenatorMikeBraun & @SenatorTester in this legislation to protect our farmers and our food supply. https://t.co/LLEUaZZQE8
Proudly signed @SenatorBraun and @RepJimBanks letter to state lawmakers supporting proposed IN legislation that would safeguard our farmland from foreign ownership. This is a growing national and food security issue that we are seeing across the nation and I’m pleased to see…
Food security is national security, so it’s vital that U.S. agriculture is protected from cyber threats. That’s why I introduced with @RepFinstad the bipartisan Farm & Food Cybersecurity Act – so adversaries like China can’t undermine our ability to feed ourselves by ourselves. https://t.co/qKRP7Oni0E
The @USDA should have a voice in protecting our nation’s infrastructure. Protecting our agriculture industry and food supply is critical to America’s security, and our legislation addresses current vulnerabilities. https://t.co/EtAgmswBhX
America’s adversaries are seeking to gain any advantage they can against us—including targeting critical industries like agriculture. My bill with @SenGillibrand will ensure we are prepared to protect the supply chains our farmers and all Americans rely on.…
A new bill from @RepFinstad, @RepSlotkin, @SenTomCotton and @SenGillibrand seeks cyber protections for the food and agriculture sectors. Details via @MattBracken here: https://t.co/AITcFDb6rD