Farm policy, food assistance, crop insurance, and rural development. We're tracking 26 bills in this area — 25 still in play.
Detailed policy specifics unavailable — bill introduced August 6, 2026 with official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
Detailed policy specifics unavailable—official summary not yet published by Congress.
Designates July 2026 as 'American Grown Flower and Foliage Month' — a symbolic recognition of domestic flower and plant growers.
Authorizes federal funding for research and development targeting spotted lanternflies, an invasive pest damaging crops and trees.
Opens federal agriculture programs to organic farms that currently may be excluded or restricted.
Declares July 2026 as 'American Grown Flower and Foliage Month' through a nonbinding congressional resolution.
Creates a federal fund through the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for spotted wing drosophila research.
Bill aims to protect legal hemp production and commerce from federal interference or restrictions.
Detailed provisions unknown — official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
Bill addresses labor standards and workplace protections specifically for agricultural workers, though detailed provisions aren't yet publicly available.
Likely opens existing USDA agricultural programs to certified organic farms that may currently be excluded or underserved.
Expands Emergency Conservation Program to help farmers repair land damaged by any wildfire, not just natural ones.
Permanently allows all children—not just low-income kids—to eat free at summer meal programs run by camps and community groups.
Bill introduced in House Agriculture Committee on July 2, 2026.
Bill would add or strengthen citizenship and residency verification requirements for SNAP (food assistance) applicants.
Detailed analysis pending — official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
Addresses cybersecurity risks in precision agriculture systems—the sensors, software, and networks that modern farms use to manage crops and equipment.
Increases upfront emergency payments to farmers and forest owners hit by natural disasters from 25% to 50-75% of repair costs.
Bill title suggests support for 'RNGR' — likely a forestry, agriculture, or land management program — but official summary not yet published.
Doubles breastfeeding women's WIC eligibility from 1 year to 2 years after birth.
Doubles breastfeeding mother eligibility from 1 year to 2 years after childbirth.
Bill title suggests relief for grocery costs and farm income, but detailed text not yet public.
Establishes new agricultural cooperation programs between the United States and Israel.
Allows Farm Credit Administration to extend inspection intervals from 18 to 24 months for low-risk lending institutions.
Names July 2025 as 'American Grown Flower and Foliage Month.'
Symbolic resolution designating July 2025 as 'American Grown Flower and Foliage Month.'