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Agriculture and Food.

Farm policy, food assistance, crop insurance, and rural development. We're tracking 26 bills in this area — 25 still in play.

S. 5309Introduced12% oddsAug 6, 2026
COWS Act of 2026

Detailed policy specifics unavailable — bill introduced August 6, 2026 with official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.

H.R. 10058Introduced15% oddsAug 6, 2026
Expand Free Meals for Students Over Summer

Detailed policy specifics unavailable—official summary not yet published by Congress.

S.Res. 822Passed Senate65% oddsJul 30, 2026
Senate declares July 2026 American Grown Flower Month

Designates July 2026 as 'American Grown Flower and Foliage Month' — a symbolic recognition of domestic flower and plant growers.

S. 5200Introduced18% oddsJul 30, 2026
Fund Research to Combat Spotted Lanternflies

Authorizes federal funding for research and development targeting spotted lanternflies, an invasive pest damaging crops and trees.

H.R. 9968Introduced12% oddsJul 27, 2026
Organic Farms Get Access to Federal Programs

Opens federal agriculture programs to organic farms that currently may be excluded or restricted.

H.Res. 1459Introduced72% oddsJul 27, 2026
Designate July 2026 as American Grown Flower Month

Declares July 2026 as 'American Grown Flower and Foliage Month' through a nonbinding congressional resolution.

H.R. 9976Introduced12% oddsJul 27, 2026
Fund research to fight invasive fruit-destroying insect

Creates a federal fund through the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for spotted wing drosophila research.

H.R. 9830Introduced12% oddsJul 22, 2026
Lawful Hemp Protection Act

Bill aims to protect legal hemp production and commerce from federal interference or restrictions.

H.R. 9744Introduced18% oddsJul 16, 2026
Bill to aid farmers and families buying groceries

Detailed provisions unknown — official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.

S. 4995Introduced18% oddsJul 15, 2026
Expand protections and rights for farm workers

Bill addresses labor standards and workplace protections specifically for agricultural workers, though detailed provisions aren't yet publicly available.

S. 4951Introduced12% oddsJul 13, 2026
Expand federal farm programs to organic producers

Likely opens existing USDA agricultural programs to certified organic farms that may currently be excluded or underserved.

S. 629Signed100% oddsJul 12, 2026
Speed up disaster aid for farms and forests

Expands Emergency Conservation Program to help farmers repair land damaged by any wildfire, not just natural ones.

H.R. 9587Introduced12% oddsJul 2, 2026
Expand Free Summer Meals for All Children

Permanently allows all children—not just low-income kids—to eat free at summer meal programs run by camps and community groups.

H.R. 9572Introduced8% oddsJul 2, 2026
BUFFER Act Details Pending

Bill introduced in House Agriculture Committee on July 2, 2026.

H.R. 9456Introduced12% oddsJun 25, 2026
Tighten SNAP Citizenship and Residency Rules

Bill would add or strengthen citizenship and residency verification requirements for SNAP (food assistance) applicants.

S. 4912Introduced12% oddsJun 24, 2026
BUFFER Act

Detailed analysis pending — official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.

S. 4794Introduced12% oddsJun 16, 2026
Protect Farm Tech From Cyber Attacks

Addresses cybersecurity risks in precision agriculture systems—the sensors, software, and networks that modern farms use to manage crops and equipment.

H.R. 1011Passed House68% oddsApr 15, 2026
Farm Disaster Aid Gets Faster, More Generous Payouts

Increases upfront emergency payments to farmers and forest owners hit by natural disasters from 25% to 50-75% of repair costs.

H.R. 7712Introduced15% oddsApr 3, 2026
RNGR Support Act of 2026

Bill title suggests support for 'RNGR' — likely a forestry, agriculture, or land management program — but official summary not yet published.

S. 4191Introduced32% oddsMar 25, 2026
Bill extends WIC nutrition aid for new mothers

Doubles breastfeeding women's WIC eligibility from 1 year to 2 years after birth.

H.R. 8055Introduced32% oddsMar 24, 2026
Bill Extends WIC Benefits for New Mothers

Doubles breastfeeding mother eligibility from 1 year to 2 years after childbirth.

S. 4007Introduced12% oddsMar 5, 2026
Help Families Buy Food, Support Farmers

Bill title suggests relief for grocery costs and farm income, but detailed text not yet public.

H.R. 7587Introduced12% oddsFeb 13, 2026
U.S.-Israel Agriculture Cooperation Deal

Establishes new agricultural cooperation programs between the United States and Israel.

H.R. 5010Introduced35% oddsJan 13, 2026
Regulators Get Flexibility on Farm Credit Exams

Allows Farm Credit Administration to extend inspection intervals from 18 to 24 months for low-risk lending institutions.

S.Res. 367Passed Senate85% oddsAug 1, 2025
July 2025 designated American Grown Flower Month

Names July 2025 as 'American Grown Flower and Foliage Month.'

H.Res. 616Introduced72% oddsJul 29, 2025
Designate July 2025 as American Flower Month

Symbolic resolution designating July 2025 as 'American Grown Flower and Foliage Month.'

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