Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

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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