U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture
08/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/06/2026 12:42
Chairman Thompson Statement on Failure to Advance Farm Bill in Senate Agriculture Committee
WASHINGTON - Today, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry failed to advance the Agricultural Act of 2026 from committee due to unreasonable Democrat demands. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement in response.
"On behalf of our nation's farmers, ranchers, and rural Americans, I am deeply disappointed in the results of today's farm bill markup in the Senate Agriculture Committee," Chairman Thompson said. "It is clear that Senate Democrats are not in search of real solutions for farm country. Even the inclusion of year-round E15, dozens of Democrat amendments, and a delay in the SNAP benefit cost share could not entice Senate Democrats to support producers and vote for the farm bill.
"Chairman Boozman and his team went above and beyond to accommodate requests from across the aisle, even including some compromises that we are not fully comfortable with in the House. Despite this, Democrats could not get to a yes.
"The work on a full, five-year farm bill does not end here. I will continue to find practical solutions for American producers that address modern needs, and I hope my colleagues across the aisle will come to their senses and join Chairman Boozman and me in supporting American agriculture."
Background:
Typically reauthorized every five years, the most recent farm bill, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, is in its third consecutive year under an extension. It will expire on September 30.
The House Committee on Agriculture advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out of committee on March 5 by a vote of 34-17. The House of Representatives passed the bill on April 30 by a vote of 224-200.
"On behalf of our nation's farmers, ranchers, and rural Americans, I am deeply disappointed in the results of today's farm bill markup in the Senate Agriculture Committee," Chairman Thompson said. "It is clear that Senate Democrats are not in search of real solutions for farm country. Even the inclusion of year-round E15, dozens of Democrat amendments, and a delay in the SNAP benefit cost share could not entice Senate Democrats to support producers and vote for the farm bill.
"Chairman Boozman and his team went above and beyond to accommodate requests from across the aisle, even including some compromises that we are not fully comfortable with in the House. Despite this, Democrats could not get to a yes.
"The work on a full, five-year farm bill does not end here. I will continue to find practical solutions for American producers that address modern needs, and I hope my colleagues across the aisle will come to their senses and join Chairman Boozman and me in supporting American agriculture."
Background:
Typically reauthorized every five years, the most recent farm bill, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, is in its third consecutive year under an extension. It will expire on September 30.
The House Committee on Agriculture advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out of committee on March 5 by a vote of 34-17. The House of Representatives passed the bill on April 30 by a vote of 224-200.
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