The House of Representatives passed H.R. 7567, the bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. The vote concluded with a count of 224 in favor and 200 against. This marks the first farm bill passage in eight years.
Rick W. Allen emphasized the urgency, stating, “Rural America needs a new Farm Bill now, not tomorrow.” The legislation aims to address ongoing challenges in the agriculture sector.
Key provisions of the bill include:
- Expanding access to credit and risk management tools for producers.
- Prioritizing domestic production of healthy fruits and vegetables.
- Modernizing rural development and energy programs.
- Increasing loan limits for guaranteed operating loans to $3 million.
- Raising direct ownership loan limits to $850,000.
- Speeding up approval times for guaranteed lenders.
The bill reflects significant bipartisan support. Brian Glenn stated, “Food security is national security, so we need to get this farm bill across the finish line.” This sentiment underscores the critical nature of food security in national policy.
The next step involves consideration by the Senate. Lawmakers aim to finalize the bill promptly to enhance support for the farm economy.
