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S 3068119th CongressIn Committee
FARM Act
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-Vermont)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Requires original equipment manufacturers to make farm equipment documentation, parts, software, and tools available to owners and independent repair providers on fair and reasonable terms.
Key Points
- 1Mandates availability of repair documentation, parts, software, and tools
- 2Applies fair and reasonable pricing and terms requirements
- 3Covers farm equipment including tractors, combines, sprayers, and implements
- 4Establishes FTC enforcement with civil penalties for violations
- 5Preserves copyright protections while enabling repair access
- 6Excludes trade secrets and development-only parts
Impact Areas
Agricultural equipment industryFarmers and equipment ownersIndependent repair providersFederal Trade CommissionRight to repair movement
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