Farm bill extended to September 2026 as Thompson releases new draft

The farm bill was extended through September 30, 2026 after Congress failed to pass a new bill by its 2025 deadline. House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson released H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, mirroring his failed 2024 draft. The committee advanced it 34-17 in March 2026. Democrats attempted amendments to restore SNAP cuts made by the One Big Beautiful Bill but none passed. The September 2026 deadline creates pressure to resolve a yearslong standoff over farm spending, conservation, and nutrition provisions.