House passes Farm Bill

The House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 Thursday morning morning with a final vote of 224-200. 

House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement today commending the passage of this critical legislation, also known as the Farm Bill:

“Working in Congress on behalf of our nation’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities is an honor — even when the work requires debating the farm bill through the night,” Chairman Thompson said. “I can think of no more important work than championing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, and I am extremely pleased to see this bill pass out of the House of Representatives with a strong bipartisan vote.“It is clearer every day that farm country needs updated policy that reflects current challenges, and the 2026 farm bill fills that gap. I look forward to seeing Chairman Boozman and the Senate make progress on this important legislation so we can get the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 sent to President Trump’s desk as soon as possible."I especially want to thank all parties who were involved in the negotiations that allowed the farm bill to proceed to the floor and secure a future vote on year-round E15. Members of the Biofuels Caucus are tireless champions for rural America, and I look forward to joining them May 13 in advancing that important legislation."

With a vote of 14 Democrats in favor, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 obtained the highest number of votes from the minority party on a House farm bill since 2008. Similarly, with over 96% of the GOP Conference voting in favor, this is the highest level of Republican support for a House farm bill in history, affirming the commitment of House Republicans to rural America.

Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) thanks members of the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, which includes key provisions impacting agriculture, including crop protection tools, livestock policy, and risk management programs.

ISG continues to review the legislation as it moves to the Senate and appreciates the inclusion of provisions addressing California Proposition 12-related concerns, addressing the interstate commerce issues posed by Prop 12 and similar state-level standards. At the same time, the organization is concerned about the adoption of an amendment striking the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act, which could create regulatory uncertainty and potentially limit farmers’ access to essential crop protection tools.

“On behalf of Illinois soybean farmers, I thank lawmakers for passing a long-overdue farm bill and for recognizing the importance of agriculture,” said ISG Chairman Bryan Severs. “While this bill delivers important support, there is still much work to be done to ease the economic pressures farmers have continued to bear. As this legislative effort continues, it is vital that Congress prioritizes protecting and modernizing crop insurance, ensuring coverage levels keep up with rising input costs while remaining affordable for farmers.”