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Congress·Reported·H.R. 8646

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

Rep. Harris Reports Bill to Fund School Meals, Farm Loans, and Food Safety for 2027

This bill has been approved by the House Committee on Appropriations and is now waiting for a vote by the full House of Representatives. It is currently placed on the Union Calendar, which means it is ready for further action. The bill is actively moving through the legislative process.

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This is a standard spending bill that must pass to keep the government running, but it often faces delays and disagreements between parties over specific rules and funding levels.

Key Points

AgricultureHealthcareHousingEnergy EnvironmentEconomy Finance

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Life & Work

Section 764 prohibits the use of any funds to take "discriminatory action" against anyone who speaks or acts on a belief that marriage should only be between a man and a woman. This broadly protects entities that refuse services to same-sex couples from losing federal grants, contracts, tax exemptions, accreditation, or benefits. For LGBTQ individuals, this could mean reduced access to services from federally funded organizations that decline to serve them based on religious objections.

none of the funds provided by this Act, or previous appropriations Acts, shall be used in whole or in part to take any discriminatory action against a person, wholly or partially, on the basis that such person speaks, or acts, in accordance with a sincerely held religious belief, or moral conviction, that marriage is, or should be recognized as, a union of one man and one woman.
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Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

2 actions
May 1, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 548.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

May 1, 2026House

The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-632, by Mr. Harris (MD).

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

Bill NumberHR 8646
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 548.

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