Bill > HR7567

This bill, titled the "Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026," aims to reform and continue various programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2031. Key provisions include suspending permanent price support authority for commodities until 2031, reauthorizing and modifying the Tree Assistance Program to aid orchardists and nursery tree growers affected by natural disasters, and establishing a framework for emergency assistance to specialty crop producers impacted by adverse events. The bill also introduces changes to conservation programs, including the Conservation Reserve Program and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, with a focus on soil health and precision agriculture. Trade provisions seek to streamline food aid programs, transfer authorities to the Secretary of Agriculture, and promote agricultural exports. In nutrition, the bill addresses the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by providing staffing flexibility, enhancing EBT card security, and permanently authorizing online purchasing. The bill also extends credit programs for farm ownership and operating loans, supports rural development initiatives like broadband expansion and health outcomes, and revises research, extension, and related matters, including grants for agricultural sciences education and support for 1890 land-grant colleges. Forestry provisions aim to improve forest management, wildfire mitigation, and support for community wood facilities, while energy provisions focus on bioenergy and renewable energy programs. The bill also includes provisions for crop insurance, livestock and animal health, meat and poultry processing, and national security related to agricultural foreign investment. Finally, it addresses rural development, including support for water and wastewater systems, and expands research and education programs, particularly those benefiting tribal institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, and veterans in agriculture, while also addressing food loss and waste reduction and promoting healthy food financing.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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