The Agriculture and National Security Act of 2026 strengthens the U.S. Department of Agriculture's role in protecting national security by establishing a new Senior Advisor for National Security position and expanding coordination between agricultural and defense agencies. Within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary of Agriculture must create this advisory position and increase the number of USDA staff with security clearances to address vulnerabilities in food and agriculture systems. The bill authorizes the USDA to share personnel with defense, national security, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies to improve information sharing and identify risks related to emerging technologies, foreign investment in agricultural assets, supply chain disruptions, and cybersecurity threats. Starting 180 days after enactment and every two years thereafter, the Secretary must submit detailed reports to Congress and the National Security Council assessing security gaps in agriculture and recommending policy solutions, though the bill does not specify funding amounts or allocations for these new responsibilities.
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