This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a comprehensive exercise simulating an agroterrorism attack within four years of enactment. The exercise must test the government's ability to prevent biological agents from entering the country, respond to their deployment within the United States, and recover from widespread disruption to agriculture and food systems. The exercise will involve coordination among federal agencies, state and local governments, tribal nations, private sector food and agricultural companies, and emergency response professionals to identify resource needs, capability gaps, and effective response strategies. Within six months of completing the exercise, the Secretary of Homeland Security must submit a report to Congress detailing findings, lessons learned, and recommendations for improving the nation's ability to counter and deter agroterrorism. The bill contains no specific funding authorization but establishes a clear timeline and detailed requirements for assessing U.S. preparedness against agricultural terrorism threats.
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