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Congress·In Committee·17 days ago

House Farm Bill Would Extend Agricultural Programs Through 2031, Tighten Foreign Land Rules

Also known as: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

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Impact Analysis

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

State Impacts

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Key Points

  • Congress is proposing a major update to the nation’s farm and food laws, extending most programs through 2031. This massive policy covers everything from how farmers get loans and insurance to how families receive food assistance and how rural communities get high-speed internet.
  • For families, the bill makes it easier to use food stamps online and requires schools to buy at least 95 percent of their food from American producers. It also allows schools to offer whole milk during breakfast and creates a new initiative to help rural areas build more childcare centers.
  • Farmers would see higher limits on government loans and better insurance options for specialty crops like fruits and nuts. The bill also includes legal help for families dealing with 'heirs property,' which helps relatives keep their land when ownership is split among many family members.
  • To improve national security, the bill tightens rules on foreign countries buying American farmland. It creates a new database to track foreign land ownership and gives the Department of Agriculture a seat on the national committee that reviews foreign investments for safety risks.
  • The bill addresses environmental and infrastructure issues by funding 'precision agriculture' technology, which helps farmers use less water and fertilizer. It also speeds up the process for removing dead trees that could cause wildfires and puts more money into building broadband in small towns.
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Milestones

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Feb 13, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Feb 13, 2026

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Key farm programs and nutrition assistance reauthorized through 2031

Farmers, ranchers, and families receiving food assistance will continue to have access to critical programs without interruption, assuming the bill passes Congress and is signed into law.

New broadband and rural development funding becomes available

Rural communities could begin seeing improved internet access and infrastructure investments as early as fiscal year 2027 if the bill is enacted, with $350 million per year authorized for the ReConnect program alone.

SNAP online purchasing transitions to permanent nationwide program

Within 120 days of enactment, the Secretary must begin transitioning SNAP online purchasing from pilot status to permanent operations, making it easier for all SNAP recipients to shop for groceries online.

Related News

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Michigan Farm News·about 2 months ago

'Couldn't be more thrilled' — Trump signs bill returning whole milk to schools

President Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, a key component of the 2026 agricultural agenda. The law allows schools to offer whole and 2% milk, reversing a decade-long ban. USDA implementation begins immediately to ensure schools can offer these options to students quickly.

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Foodmarket·13 days ago

Farmers Applaud Release of House Farm Bill Text

The American Farm Bureau Federation praised the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. The bill includes updates to credit, conservation, and rural development, alongside an expansion of specialty crop programs and a 95% domestic food requirement for school meal programs.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7567
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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