- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Oct 28, 2025
What it does
The FARM Act would require original equipment manufacturers to make available documentation, parts, software, firmware, and tools for farm equipment on fair and reasonable terms to owners and independent repair providers, including access to farm equipment data and the ability to disable security functions for repair purposes. It affects farm equipment owners, independent repair providers, and original equipment manufacturers by establishing enforceable repair rights and prohibiting restrictive practices that impede repair. The bill grants the Federal Trade Commission enforcement authority, including civil penalties for violations, and clarifies that circumvention of technological…
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