Senate Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture Appropriations Bill

The Senate Committee on Appropriations approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act to invest in America’s rural communities, support our nation’s farmers and ranchers, keep our food supply secure, and maintain nutritional support for low-income American families. The measure, which was advanced by a unanimous vote of 27-0, provides $27.1 billion in discretionary funding. The bill includes $3.7 billion to support rural development programs across the US, including $96 million for rural broadband grants and loans.