From Washington, good news. The House of Representatives have passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. The final vote this week, 224 in favor, 200 against. The statement from the Chairman of the Committee said, Working in Congress on behalf of our nation’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities is an honor, even when we have to debate the Farm Bill through the night.
But that’s what happened. He said the championing of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. I’m extremely pleased to see this bill pass out of the House of Committee, and that’s good news.
The vote, they had 14 Democrats in favor this time from Farm, Food, and National Security Act. Obtained the highest number of votes from the minority party on the House Farm Bill since 2008. And over 96% of the GOP conference voted 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. He said, I especially want to thank all the parties who are involved in the negotiations this week. Members of the Biofuels Caucus are tireless champions for rural America, and I look forward to joining them May 13th in advancing this important legislation.
It now goes to the Senate, and then the Senate must pass it to move to the President’s desk.
Audio Reporting by Tyron Spearman for Southeast AgNet.