What does The Secretary may use any appropriations made available of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

The Secretary may use appropriations to purchase new passenger motor vehicles. The total number of vehicles purchased in fiscal year 2027 cannot exceed the 2018 level. The Secretary must determine vehicles are necessary for safety, cost reduction, and public safety before purchasing.

What does Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section allows the Secretary of Agriculture to transfer unobligated discretionary funds to the Working Capital Fund for property, plant, and equipment acquisition and for improving financial, administrative, and information technology services. Transferred funds must remain available until expended. Agency administrator approval is required before funds can be transferred to the Working Capital Fund. Written notification and prior approval from both House and Senate Appropriations Committees are required before any funds transferred to the Working Capital Fund can be obligated. Changes to the Department's National Finance Center, or the removal/relocation of systems, missions, personnel, or functions of the CFO and CIO, require prior notification and approval from both Appropriations Committees. The National Finance Center retains responsibility for human resources management and integrated personnel/payroll systems. The Secretary of Agriculture must market National Finance Center shared services to other agencies. Up to 4% of the Working Capital Fund income allocated to the National Finance Center can be reserved for capital equipment replacement or unforeseen costs. The Secretary must notify Congressional Appropriations Committees before obligating reserved funds, except in emergencies impacting the National Finance Center or employee evacuations.

What does No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section limits the availability of appropriations to the current fiscal year.

What does No funds appropriated by this Act may be used to pay of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section restricts the use of funds appropriated by the Act for paying negotiated indirect cost rates on cooperative agreements. The restriction applies to agreements between the United States Department of Agriculture and nonprofit institutions. Indirect cost rates are capped at 10 percent of the total direct cost of the agreement when the purpose is programs of mutual interest. Payment of indirect costs is not precluded on grants and contracts with these institutions, provided the computation is similar across agencies.

What does Appropriations to the Department of Agriculture for the of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

Appropriations to the Department of Agriculture remain available until expended Funds are for direct and guaranteed loans made in the current fiscal year Accounts include Rural Development Loan Fund, Rural Electrification and Telecommunication Loans, and Rural Housing Insurance Fund

What does None of the funds made available to the Department of of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section restricts the Department of Agriculture's use of funds for information technology (IT) systems. New IT systems or significant upgrades require approval from the Chief Information Officer and the Executive Information Technology Investment Review Board. Transfers of funds to the Office of the Chief Information Officer require notification and prior approval from the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations. Obligations for IT projects, contracts, or agreements exceeding $25,000 require written approval from the Chief Information Officer. The Chief Information Officer may authorize agencies to obligate funds up to $250,000 without prior written approval, based on agency performance against a plan outlined in Public Law 113-235.

What does Funds made available under section 524(b) of the Federal of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

Funds made available under section 524(b) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act can be used until expended. These funds must be used to disburse obligations made during the current fiscal year.

What does Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any former of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section establishes eligibility for assistance under section 313B(a) of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936. Former Rural Utilities Service borrowers who have repaid or prepaid loans under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 are eligible. Not-for-profit utilities eligible for loans under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 are also eligible for this assistance. This eligibility is granted notwithstanding any other provision of law.

What does Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, not of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This section limits unobligated balances from appropriations for the Farm Service Agency's salaries and expenses to $20,000,000. These funds can be used for information technology expenses. The availability of these funds extends through September 30, 2028. This provision does not apply if otherwise specifically provided by law.

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Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

Q: What does Preamble of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 do?

This bill makes appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. The bill provides funding for various offices and programs, including the Office of the Secretary, Office of the Chief Economist, and Office of the Inspector General. The bill also includes provisions for the transfer of funds between agencies and offices, and for the use of funds for specific purposes such as cybersecurity and official reception and representation expenses.

Last updated: 5/1/2026 · Introduced: 5/1/2026

Author: Andy Harris (R-MD)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill appropriates funding for various Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and related agency programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027.
The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to transfer unobligated discretionary funds to the Working Capital Fund for property and IT improvements, with prior approval from congressional committees.
Funds appropriated for the Department of Agriculture are available until expended for direct and guaranteed loans made in the current fiscal year.
The bill restricts the use of funds for paying negotiated indirect cost rates on cooperative agreements with nonprofit institutions, capping them at 10 percent of total direct costs.
The Secretary of Agriculture may increase loan and loan guarantee program levels by up to 25%, or 50% for specific programs, with prior notification to congressional committees.
None of the funds appropriated may be used to implement or enforce specific FDA rules related to food safety and traceability until certain conditions are met.
The bill mandates that at least 10 percent of funds for specific rural programs be directed towards assistance in persistent poverty counties.

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