Farmers and local repair shops could get the tools, parts, software, and data needed to fix farm equipment. Makers would still be able to protect trade secrets, safety systems, emissions rules, and copyright.
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FARM Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Latest action on S. 3068: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects farmers who own software-driven farm equipment and want more repair choices. It also affects independent repair shops that need access to maker-controlled tools, software, parts, and data. Farm equipment makers and authorized dealers would face new duties and could need to change how they handle repair access, software locks, and service agreements.
Why this matters: Farmers can lose time and money when a broken machine must wait for a maker-approved repair path. This bill could give them faster repair options, especially during planting and harvest. It could also lower repair costs by opening the market to more repair shops. At the same time, it raises questions about software access, safety systems, emissions controls, and how makers protect trade secrets.
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Officially: FARM Act
Farmers and local repair shops could get the tools, parts, software, and data needed to fix farm equipment. Makers would still be able to protect trade secrets, safety systems, emissions rules, and copyright.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S3068. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Commerce
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (10/28/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to FARM Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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