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BillHR 7849 · 119

Farm Equipment Safety Act

Introduced
Mar 5, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 5, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires safety standards for farm equipment to reduce environmental harm and protects users from accidents. Funds research and development of safer farm equipment technologies.

Sponsored By

Victoria Spartz
Republican · Indiana · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 5, 2026
  2. Mar 5, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Farmers, agricultural workers, and rural communities are affected as the bill aims to reduce accidents and environmental damage caused by farm equipment. The safety standards and safer technologies will also impact manufacturers of farm equipment, who will need to adapt to new regulations.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
IntroducedMar 5, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 5, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.