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FARM Act

USA119th CongressHR-5857| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2025
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (2)
Joe Neguse (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Freedom for Agricultural Repair and Maintenance Act" (FARM Act) mandates that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) provide farm equipment owners and independent repair providers with necessary documentation, parts, software, firmware, tools, and farm equipment data. These resources must be made available on fair and reasonable terms, ensuring individuals and businesses can diagnose, maintain, and repair their equipment. The bill aims to reduce reliance on authorized repair providers by broadening access to essential repair materials. The Act meticulously defines "fair and reasonable terms," specifying cost structures for parts, tools, and documentation, and prohibiting restrictive conditions that hinder independent repair. It also addresses copyright law, permitting the circumvention of technological protection measures when necessary for legitimate repair, maintenance, or interoperability. OEMs are further required to provide resources for disabling security functions for repair and ensure parts can be replaced using either commonly available tools or OEM-supplied tools. Enforcement is delegated to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with violations treated as unfair or deceptive practices. OEMs are subject to civil penalties, escalating for repeat offenses, if they cease offering required resources. The Act includes important limitations, safeguarding OEM trade secrets and explicitly prohibiting modifications that deactivate safety systems or violate environmental regulations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5122
FARM Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5859
FARM Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6857
FARM Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5490
FARM Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-963
FARM Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-513
FARM Act
Jan 22, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-179
Introduced in Senate
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5122
    FARM Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5859
    FARM Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6857
    FARM Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5490
    FARM Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-963
    FARM Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-513
    FARM Act


  • January 22, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-179
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-3068: FARM Act

FARM Act

USA119th CongressHR-5857| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2025
The "Freedom for Agricultural Repair and Maintenance Act" (FARM Act) mandates that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) provide farm equipment owners and independent repair providers with necessary documentation, parts, software, firmware, tools, and farm equipment data. These resources must be made available on fair and reasonable terms, ensuring individuals and businesses can diagnose, maintain, and repair their equipment. The bill aims to reduce reliance on authorized repair providers by broadening access to essential repair materials. The Act meticulously defines "fair and reasonable terms," specifying cost structures for parts, tools, and documentation, and prohibiting restrictive conditions that hinder independent repair. It also addresses copyright law, permitting the circumvention of technological protection measures when necessary for legitimate repair, maintenance, or interoperability. OEMs are further required to provide resources for disabling security functions for repair and ensure parts can be replaced using either commonly available tools or OEM-supplied tools. Enforcement is delegated to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with violations treated as unfair or deceptive practices. OEMs are subject to civil penalties, escalating for repeat offenses, if they cease offering required resources. The Act includes important limitations, safeguarding OEM trade secrets and explicitly prohibiting modifications that deactivate safety systems or violate environmental regulations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5122
FARM Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5859
FARM Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6857
FARM Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5490
FARM Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-963
FARM Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-513
FARM Act
Jan 22, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-179
Introduced in Senate
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5122
    FARM Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5859
    FARM Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6857
    FARM Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5490
    FARM Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-963
    FARM Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-513
    FARM Act


  • January 22, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-179
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (2)
Joe Neguse (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-3068: FARM Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted