H.R. 7567 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Apr 30, 2026. Received May 19, 2026; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryFarm bill reauthorizes agriculture programs through 2031
This is the main farm bill, which sets the rules for a wide range of Department of Agriculture programs for the next five years. It covers everything from crop and livestock support to rural development, conservation, nutrition assistance, agricultural research, and farm credit—plus it addresses foreign investment in U.S. farmland. Think of it as the government's main toolkit for supporting American agriculture and rural communities.
How it affects you
If you're a farmer, rancher, or rural business owner, this bill shapes what programs and support you can access. If you receive nutrition assistance, you're affected by the food aid and nutrition programs it funds. Rural residents may see changes in development and broadband programs. Most Americans benefit indirectly through how these programs influence food prices, agricultural exports, and the rural economy.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Feb 13, 2026)
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that address
• commodity support,
• conservation,
• trade and international food aid,
• nutrition assistance,
• farm credit,
• rural development,
• research and extension activities,
• forestry,
• energy,
• horticulture,
• crop insurance,
• livestock and other animals, and
• foreign investments in U.S. agricultural land.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH. R. 7567
AN ACT
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA-15) · Introduced Feb 13, 2026 · Agriculture and Food · 3 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 19, 2026: “Received in the Senate.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Agreeing to the Amendment · Apr 30, 2026
Agreeing to the Amendment Failed 210–216
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 37 | 176 | 2 |
| Independents | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 172 | 40 | 7 |
77 members voted against most of their party: 37 Democrats voted Yes and 40 Republicans voted No.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.
Numbers that changed
Dollar amounts, dates and percentages, taken word for word from the text- Sec. 1006 · Time period · Introduced → Committee versionMandatory reporting of dairy product processing costs3 years→2 years…(3) Dairy product processing costs Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph,…
- Sec. 4111 · Time period · Introduced → Committee versionPermanent authority for supplemental nutrition assistance program online purchasing1 year→2 years…Such regulations shall be issued not later than 2 years after the effective date of this subsection. (3)…
| Section | Where | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sec. 1006Time period | Mandatory reporting of dairy product processing costs…(3) Dairy product processing costs Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph,…Introduced → Committee version | 3 years | 2 years |
| Sec. 4111Time period | Permanent authority for supplemental nutrition assistance program online purchasing…Such regulations shall be issued not later than 2 years after the effective date of this subsection. (3)…Introduced → Committee version | 1 year | 2 years |
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