Rep. Loudermilk on Passage of 2026 Farm Bill

Washington D.C. (April 30, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement following the U.S. House vote on H.R. 7576 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act.

"Since our nation's founding, agriculture has played a vital role in ensuring America remains prosperous. Our farmers dedicate their lives to the grueling work it takes to keep our country fed and to cultivate natural materials we use in our everyday lives. We owe them a debt of gratitude for this work and our government must continue to secure the stability in this industry needed to ensure a major sector of our economy functions at its best.

"It has been nearly a decade since Congress has taken decisive action in support of farmers and, in that time, the uncertainty has made it increasingly difficult for agricultural production to operate at its most effective levels. That, in turn, leaves America vulnerable, as an inability to fully secure our own food supply is a threat to our national security. With the passage of a new Farm Bill, America's farmers will be able to operate under a clearly defined framework that allows them to produce without fear of interruptions at the hands of Washington dysfunction, and the risks to American food security will be sufficiently mitigated. This legislation is long overdue, but I am pleased to see it finally make it over the finish line."