Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
House Passes Major Farm Bill With New Food Stamp Rules and Foreign Land Restrictions
The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 has passed the House of Representatives and is now moving to the Senate for further consideration. The bill is currently active as it waits for the next steps in the legislative process. There are no specific upcoming actions scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
224–200
While there are big debates over food stamps and climate rules, Congress almost always passes a version of this bill because it is essential for the nation's food supply.
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The bill transfers Food for Peace Act authorities from USAID to USDA, affecting staff who previously administered those programs. It also creates new NRCS direct hire authority and establishes an Office of Conservation Innovation within NRCS, potentially creating new positions while shifting responsibilities across agencies.
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Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 7567 as unfinished business.
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mr. Thompson (PA) moved that the committee rise.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Self amendment No. 47, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Self demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Self amendment No. 47.
Vote Results
11 votesOn Agreeing to the Amendment
An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 119-1 to allow the U.S. Forest Service to approve the removal of hazardous trees near power lines on federal land without requiring a timber sale, easing a serious threat that has in the past been a major cause of destructive wildfires.
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Rules Committee
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 211, the amendment printed in report 119-15 is considered adopted.
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Amendment sought to amend the threshold value at which gifts must be reported from $50,000 to $1.
Related News
2 articlesHouse GOP unveils highly anticipated farm bill text
House Agriculture Chair G.T. Thompson unveiled the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, a sweeping draft that updates agriculture and nutrition policies for the first time since 2018. The bill includes significant changes to SNAP and increases in farm loan limits to combat inflation.
Farm Food and National Security Act of 2026 passes U.S. House; Luna amendment removes pesticide shield
Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson called the bill 'transformational' after its 224-200 passage. A key floor amendment by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna stripped the bill of pesticide liability protections, a move that drew concern from industry groups but was seen as a win for health advocates.
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Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
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