# Senate Weighs Farm Bill and USDA Funding

On September 30, 2026, Rep. Lauren Boebert urged the Senate to pass the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) and the FY2027 Agriculture Appropriations bill (H.R. 8646), then send both bills to conference. The House passed H.R. 7567 on April 30 and H.R. 8646 on June 4. House amendments direct a stated $10 million to several USDA components. Neither bill is enacted, and the signal identifies no solicitation or contract award, so the funding is not yet a confirmed procurement opportunity.

- USDA contractors and suppliers can use the proposed funding priorities for scenario planning, but should distinguish proposed legislation from enacted funding and agency procurement actions.
- The bills could affect USDA program funding and agricultural priorities if enacted; the signal does not specify allocations by component or resulting acquisitions.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. House of Representatives (House)
- U.S. Senate (Senate)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- House Committee on Agriculture (Agriculture Committee)
- Farm Service Agency (FSA)

### Key Quotes
> Colorado’s farmers and ranchers feed this country, and they deserve timely certainty heading into the next harvest.
> — Lauren Boebert, U.S. Representative

### Sources
- [REP. BOEBERT CALLS ON THE SENATE TO PASS THE FARM BILL AND FY27 AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS AND MOVE TO CONFERENCE | Representative Lauren Boebert](https://boebert.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-boebert-calls-senate-pass-farm-bill-and-fy27-agriculture-appropriations) - Boebert