MARKUP: "The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026"

The House Committee on Agriculture convened to consider HR7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, a comprehensive farm bill update addressing agricultural policy, rural development, conservation, trade, and nutrition programs. The discussion highlighted bipartisan efforts to modernize and improve farm safety nets, expand access to credit, support specialty crops, and enhance conservation programs like EQUIP and CRP. Members debated contentious issues including SNAP funding cuts, tariff impacts on farmers, trade agreements like USMCA, and disaster assistance. Amendments were proposed to improve transparency on tariff changes, strengthen conservation efforts, and support rural healthcare and broadband. The markup reflected ongoing challenges in balancing budget neutrality with the needs of farmers, rural communities, and nutrition assistance programs, emphasizing the critical role of agriculture in national security and economic stability.