Legislative Analysis for Counties: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567)

The U.S. Farm Bill is a sweeping legislative package that shapes federal policy on agriculture, nutrition assistance, rural development, conservation and more. In addition to its role in establishing the farm safety net, the Farm Bill authorizes a range of programs that serve as cornerstones of county-led initiatives related to community development, land stewardship, infrastructure investment and nutrition access. 

On April 30, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the House version of the 2026 Farm Bill, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), by a vote of 224–200. Fourteen Democrats joined the majority of Republicans in support of the bill, while three Republicans voted in opposition. Prior to House passage, the more than 800-page bill underwent extensive negotiations, with the House Committee on Agriculture considering more than 150 amendments during committee markup and the House Committee on Rules receiving more than 350 amendments from members. Please see the House Committee on Agriculture’s summary and full text of the bill for more information on its provisions. 

The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 advances a range of key priorities for counties, including investments in rural childcare, health access, water infrastructure and broadband, paired with technical assistance to help resource-constrained counties access rural development programs. The bill also strengthens county priorities in conservation and watershed resilience and expands the tools counties use to manage public lands and reduce wildfire risk through improved partnerships and resource management strategies. 

Counties look forward to working with our partners in Congress to pass a bipartisan Farm Bill that will strengthen rural America and support greater opportunities for all. 

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