U.S. House Passes Farm Bill 2.0 – Now on to the Senate!

The House of Representatives recently passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 with a final vote of 224-200. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-R) issued a statement commending the passage of this critical legislation:

"Working in Congress on behalf of our nation's farmers, ranchers, and rural communities is an honor -- even when the work requires debating the farm bill through the night," Chairman Thompson said. "I can think of no more important work than championing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, and I am extremely pleased to see this bill pass out of the House of Representatives with a strong bipartisan vote. It is clearer every day that farm country needs updated policy that reflects current challenges, and the 2026 farm bill fills that gap. I look forward to seeing Ag Committee Chairman Boozman and the Senate make progress on this important legislation so we can get the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 sent to President Trump's desk as soon as possible.”

Chairman Thompson continued, "I especially want to thank all parties who were involved in the negotiations that allowed the farm bill to proceed to the floor and secure a future vote on year-round E15. Members of the Biofuels Caucus are tireless champions for rural America, and I look forward to joining them May 13 in advancing that important ethanol legislation."

With a vote of 14 Democrats in favor, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 obtained the highest number of votes from the minority party on a House farm bill since 2008. Similarly, with over 96% of the GOP Conference voting in favor, this is the highest level of Republican support for a House farm bill in history, affirming the commitment of House Republicans to rural America.

EDITOR’S TAKE:

Most of us in the ag community were wondering if Congress was ever going to act on the farm bill. It has been lingering for years. Admittedly they did pass a partial bill as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill earlier in 2025. Unfortunately, however, the House did separate out the provision for year-round sales of E15. Hopefully that stand alone legislation will pass later this month, thus putting an end to the long debated issue. So, now the farm bill moves to the U.S. Senate for passage. We sincerely hope they will act quickly to bring more certainty to the unsettled farm economy.

Use this as an opportunity to reach out through social media or by visiting with farmers/ranchers to share your support for passage of this important legislation in the Senate. As a CAD member you are already showing your commitment to serving agriculture, and anything you can do to reinforce that commitment will serve to build trust and loyalty with your farm/ranch customers.