What does Preamble of Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to reform and continue agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture. The bill covers programs through fiscal year 2031. The bill has other purposes beyond agricultural program reform.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. The term 'Department' is defined as the Department of Agriculture. The term 'Secretary' is defined as the Secretary of Agriculture.

What does SPECIALTY CROP EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FRAMEWORK. of Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 by inserting a new section, 196A, establishing a Specialty Crop Emergency Assistance Framework. The Secretary is authorized to provide direct assistance to producers of specialty crops impacted by adverse events, including economic crises or market disruptions. Payment calculations will be based on a producer's sales of specialty crops, multiplied by a payment factor determined by the Secretary. The Secretary will consider the higher value of specialty crops, greater input costs, and diverse legal structures of producers when providing assistance. Payment limitations apply, generally not exceeding the amount specified in the Food Security Act of 1985, but with an exception for entities deriving 75% or more of their income from farming, ranching, or silviculture. Certain notification, eligibility, and denial provisions from the Food Security Act of 1985 will apply to specialty crop producers. Section 1001D of the Food Security Act of 1985 is amended to include references to section 196A.

What does ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF BLOCK GRANTS. of Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Subtitle E of title I of the Agricultural Act of 2014. It adds a new section (1502) regarding assistance in the form of block grants. The Secretary may provide block grants for 'covered losses' if additional funds are made available after the bill's enactment. 'Covered losses' are defined as losses of revenue, quality, or production of crops, trees, bushes, vines, poultry, or livestock resulting from a natural disaster (as determined by the Secretary). These losses must also be for which assistance is not available under any other federal law.

What does MANDATORY REPORTING OF DAIRY PRODUCT PROCESSING COSTS. of Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require dairy product manufacturers to report production cost and product yield information. The Secretary will publish a report containing the obtained information every 2 years. The report will be subject to conditions described in subsection (b)(2).

What does STRENGTHENING DOMESTIC FOOD PRODUCTION SUPPLY CHAINS. of Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Subtitle C of title I of the Agricultural Act of 2014. It adds a new section (1302) focused on strengthening domestic food production supply chains. The President shall prioritize the preservation and strengthening of domestic production when considering federal policies impacting programs described in the subtitle. Domestic production is defined as the production of agricultural commodities described in the subtitle, from which food ingredients serving an important function in the domestic food production supply chain are derived.

What does REGULATIONS. of Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 do?

This section amends sections 1601(c) and 1614(d) of the Agricultural Act of 2014. It introduces the term 'covered provision of law' to refer to specific titles and sections of the Agricultural Act of 2014, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, and the Farm Food and National Security Act of 2026. The definition of 'covered provision of law' includes this title and sections 11003 and 11017. Amendments are made to loan implementation, referencing 'a covered provision of law' instead of specific subtitles. The definition of 'repayment provisions' is established, referencing subtitle B or C and section 156 of the Federal Agricultural Improvement and Reform Act of 1996.

What does RESTORATION OF TOBACCO AS AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY IN of Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act. Specifically, it modifies Section 5 of the Act. The amendment removes the exclusion of tobacco from the definition of 'agricultural commodity' within the Charter Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 1201(a) of the Food Security Act of 1985. The amendment modifies the list of subtitles, changing it from 'subtitles A through I' to 'subtitles A through J'. The definition of 'Indian tribe' is expanded to include 'Indian Tribe'. Paragraphs (20) through (27) are redesignated as paragraphs (22) through (29). A new definition of 'precision agriculture' is added, describing it as managing inputs to improve efficiency and reduce waste. A new definition of 'precision agriculture technology' is added, listing various technologies that contribute to input reduction or efficiency. A new definition of 'wildlife habitat connectivity' is added, defining it as the degree to which landscapes facilitate native species movement.

What does CONSERVATION RESERVE. of Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Food Security Act of 1985 regarding the Conservation Reserve. The amendments update various dates and enrollment procedures for the Conservation Reserve program. The maximum acreage enrollment period is extended through fiscal years 2023 to 2031.

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Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 2/13/2026

Author: Glenn Thompson (R-PA)

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