Congresswoman McCollum Votes No on 2026 Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 by a vote of 224-200. Congresswoman McCollum voted against the legislation as it codifies cuts to SNAP nutrition assistance that Republicans first made in their budget law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Following the vote, Congresswoman McCollum issued the following statement:

"This farm bill is three years late and still falls short for farmers and the American people. Last year the Republicans forced through their incredibly unpopular Big Ugly Bill, which has so far kicked 3.4 million people off SNAP. This farm bill could have restored those cuts to SNAP but instead continued them.

"I'm also disappointed that the Republicans decided to advance legislation filled with partisan poison pills, like the Save Our Bacon Act, which preempts state level animal welfare regulations. Furthermore, this farm bill rubberstamps Trump's illegal trade war, which is driving up fertilizer, machinery, and gas costs for all American farmers.

"In 2018, the House of Representatives passed the farm bill with an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 369-47. Today, we came together in a bipartisan fashion to attempt to pass some important amendments, like Rep. Luna's amendment which removed a liability shield for pesticide companies. In the end, this farm bill does not meet the moment. I hope we can continue working towards a farm bill that supports everyone."