Bill sets 2026 funding for USDA, rural programs and FDA

Q: What does this do?

H.R. 4121 sets fiscal year 2026 funding levels for USDA, its rural development programs, and the FDA. It does not create new policy but decides funding for existing programs like farm loans, crop insurance, food safety inspections, agricultural research, and rural housing. It also adds conditions such as congressional notification requirements, protections against closing rural county offices, and minimum staffing for humane slaughter inspections.

Q: What does it cost, and who pays?

The bill determines taxpayer funding levels for dozens of USDA, rural development, and FDA programs for one fiscal year, without specifying dollar amounts in this summary.

Placed on the calendarH.R. 4121Latest action Jun 25, 2025

Sponsor: Andy Harris · Representative · MD

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Official title: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

119th Congress

Topics: Jobs & the economy

Introduced: June 25, 2025

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H.R. 4121 funds USDA, rural development, and FDA programs for 2026 with new spending conditions.

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What does this do?

H.R. 4121 sets 2026 funding levels for USDA, its rural development programs, and the FDA. It does not create new policy but decides funding for existing programs like farm loans, crop insurance, food safety inspections, agricultural research, and rural housing. It also adds conditions such as congressional notification requirements, protections against closing rural county offices, and minimum staffing for humane slaughter inspections.

Who does it affect?

Farmers and ranchers, rural communities, consumers relying on inspected food, USDA employees, and institutions like tribal colleges and land-grant universities are affected.

Why does it matter?

A funding lapse or major cut could disrupt farm loan processing, food safety inspections, and rural housing assistance.

What does it cost, and who pays?

Funds USDA, rural, FDA programs
One-year fiscal 2026 funding
No dollar amounts specified

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IntroducedJun 25, 2025
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House voteYou are here · Jun 25, 2025
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Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: June 25, 2025 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 138.

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