ICYMI: House Passes Long-Awaited Farm Bill, RSC Members and Chairman Thompson Celebrate Victory for Rural America
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In Case You Missed It: House Republicans delivered historic wins to rural America last week by passing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, most commonly known as the Farm Bill.
The Farm Bill is one of the most critical pieces of legislation that agricultural producers across the country rely on. Set to be renewed every five years, Congress has not passed a Farm Bill since 2018, making this year's passage especially important.
Members of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) joined House Committee on Agriculture Chairman GT Thompson in applauding the House passage of the 2026 Farm Bill:
“Working in Congress on behalf of our nation’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities is an honor — even when the work requires debating the Farm Bill through the night,” said House Committee on Agriculture Chairman GT Thompson (PA-15). “I can think of no more important work than championing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, and I am extremely pleased to see this bill pass out of the House of Representatives with a strong bipartisan vote. It is clearer every day that farm country needs updated policy that reflects current challenges, and the 2026 Farm Bill fills that gap. I look forward to seeing Chairman Boozman and the Senate make progress on this important legislation so we can get the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 sent to President Trump’s desk as soon as possible."
"For too long, our farmers and ranchers have been pushed to the brink, battling rising costs, workforce shortages, and relentless weather uncertainty. Now, we are one step closer to getting our farmers the certainty they need. The 2026 Farm Bill is a major victory for the agriculture community, which is the backbone of our nation's economy and a critical pillar of our national security. It delivers tangible, agriculture-focused solutions and locks in several key provisions I was proud to fight for alongside fellow House Republicans,” said RSC Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11).
“The House passage of the 2026 Farm Bill is a major win for America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities,” said RSC Messaging Task Force Chair Mark Alford (MO-04).“I’m proud to have worked with my colleagues, especially the Republican Study Committee, to get this across the finish line and deliver real results. This bill strengthens risk management, expands access to credit, supports conservation, and invests in the next generation of producers. By putting American agriculture first, we’re keeping our farms strong, our rural communities like MO-04 thriving, and our food supply secure.”
“For Florida's agricultural communities, the Farm Bill is more than a policy win. It’s a long-overdue recognition that the people who feed America deserve a government that fights for them—not against them,” said Rep. Kat Cammack (FL-03). “As the lone Floridian on the House Agriculture Committee, I am proud to deliver one of the most consequential Farm Bills for the Sunshine State in recent history. More fixes to longstanding producer issues have been addressed in this Farm Bill. This landmark legislation delivers real results that ensure our producers have the tools they need to recover, rebuild, compete, and thrive. Today marks a major victory for Florida agriculture and sends a clear message to our producers: Washington finally has your back.”
“As a fourth-generation farmer, raising the fifth, I’m pleased to support the passage of this legislation and deliver significant investments for our rural communities across southern Minnesota and the country as a whole. Throughout my time in Congress, I’ve remained committed to delivering a strong, bipartisan Farm Bill that is written by farmers for farmers, and by rural communities for rural communities – and that’s exactly what the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 accomplishes. In building upon the Agriculture Title of the Working Families Tax Cuts, the most significant investment in the farm safety net since the 2002 Farm Bill, the 2026 Farm Bill invests in conservation funding, ensures farmers and rural communities have access to the financing they need to maintain and improve their operations, and addresses California’s egregious Proposition 12 mandate. I’m proud of the work my colleagues and I have put in to deliver the strong farm policy that farmers, producers, and rural communities need and deserve,” said Rep. Brad Finstad (MN-01).