Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Description
This bill would reauthorize and modify federal programs for agriculture, conservation, nutrition, and rural development through FY2031.
Summary
What it does
This bill would reauthorize and modify Department of Agriculture programs through fiscal year 2031, covering areas such as commodity support, conservation, and nutrition assistance. It proposes updates to regulations regarding crop insurance, rural development, and foreign investments in domestic agricultural land. Additionally, the legislation would address international food aid, forestry, and research activities.
Who is affected
This legislation affects the Department of Agriculture, which is responsible for administering the reauthorized and modified programs. The bill also impacts entities involved in commodity support, conservation, international food aid, and nutrition assistance. Additionally, it affects parties engaged in farm credit, rural development, crop insurance, and foreign investments in U.S. agricultural land.
Key provisions
- Reauthorization of Department of Agriculture programs. Extends various Department of Agriculture programs through fiscal year 2031, including commodity support, conservation, and crop insurance.
- Nutrition and food assistance programs. Modifies and reauthorizes programs related to nutrition assistance and international food aid.
- Agricultural infrastructure and development. Provides for the continuation and modification of programs addressing farm credit, rural development, and forestry.
- Agricultural research and energy initiatives. Supports ongoing research and extension activities, horticulture, and energy-related agricultural programs.
- Regulation of foreign investments and livestock. Addresses oversight of foreign investments in United States agricultural land and programs concerning livestock and other animals.
Fiscal impact
- H.R. 7567, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026· As reported by the House Committee on Agriculture on April 21, 2026
- Estimated Changes in Direct Spending Under H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026· As introduced in the House of Representatives on February 13, 2026
Effective dates
The bill reauthorizes and modifies various Department of Agriculture programs through the end of fiscal year 2031.
Relationship to existing law
This bill reauthorizes and modifies existing Department of Agriculture programs through fiscal year 2031, covering a wide range of agricultural sectors including commodity support, conservation, nutrition assistance, and crop insurance.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to reauthorize and modify Department of Agriculture programs through fiscal year 2031, addressing a wide range of agricultural priorities including commodity support, conservation, nutrition assistance, rural development, and national security interests related to foreign investments in U.S. agricultural land.