Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

# Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This legislation, known as a "farm bill," would reauthorize and update federal agriculture programs through 2031. It covers a broad range of agricultural activities including payments to farmers for growing certain crops, conservation efforts, nutrition assistance programs (like food stamps), farm loans and rural development, agricultural research, crop insurance, and livestock support. The bill also addresses international food aid and foreign investments in U.S. farmland. **Who It Affects:** This bill would impact farmers and ranchers across the country, rural communities, low-income families receiving nutrition assistance, agricultural businesses, and consumers through effects on food production and prices.

It also touches on international relations through trade and food aid provisions. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA) and is currently in committee, meaning it's in the early stages of the legislative process and hasn't yet been voted on by the full House or Senate. Farm bills typically pass every five to six years with significant negotiation between different agricultural interests and political parties before becoming law.