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House farm bill extends USDA programs through 2031

Passed one chamberH.R. 7567Latest action

Sponsor: Glenn Thompson · Representative · PA

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Official title: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

119th Congress

Topics: Jobs & the economy

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Congress would renew the main federal law governing U.S. farm and food programs through 2031, with several new rules added.

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What does this do?

This bill renews and updates the federal laws that govern how the U.S. government supports farming, food aid, and rural communities, extending most programs through 2031. It keeps existing programs running and adds new rules on topics like foreign ownership of U.S. farmland, what food SNAP benefits can buy, and renewable energy on farms.

Who does it affect?

This bill affects farmers, ranchers, rural communities, and people who receive food assistance. It also touches the broader agricultural industry, including specialty crop growers, dairy farmers, and those working in forestry and agricultural research.

Why does it matter?

Without , many of these federal agricultural programs would expire, potentially interrupting support for crop production, farm loans, conservation, and food aid. The new provisions would change what is allowed under programs like SNAP and add restrictions related to foreign ownership of farmland.

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  1. IntroducedFeb 13, 2026
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. SenateYou are here · May 19, 2026
  5. The president's desk

Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Received in the Senate.

Data as of October 9, 2026

Recorded votes

Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.

  1. House · · Roll call 154

    As recorded

    Question
    On Passage
    Result:
    Passed
    224
    Nay
    200
    0
    6

    Republicans 209 yes, 3 no, 5 not voting · Democrats 14 yes, 197 no, 1 not voting · Independent 1 yes

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  2. House · · Roll call 153

    As recorded

    Question
    On
    Result:
    Failed
    211
    Nay
    214
    0
    5

    Republicans 213 no, 4 not voting · Democrats 211 yes, 1 not voting · Independent 1 no

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