Bill · S. 2256· Senate(119-S-2256)
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- Introduced
- 7/10/2025
- Last activity
- 7/10/2025 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 112.
- Sponsored by
- John Hoeven
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill makes funding decisions for agriculture, rural development, the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It allocates money for farm programs, research, and conservation operations across the country. The legislation provides billions of dollars for domestic food assistance programs, including child nutrition and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It also funds rural housing loans, community facilities, and rural utility services to support infrastructure in small towns. Finally, the measure sets rules and restrictions on how government agencies can spend these funds and manage their programs.
Yes· 3 of 39
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+9
Extensively funds rural housing, water systems, electricity, broadband, community facilities, and rural business development.
Would farmers be better off under this?+8
Provides comprehensive funding for farm programs, crop insurance, agricultural research, credit loans, and conservation.
Does this invest in rural communities?+8
Extensively funds rural water systems, community facilities, broadband expansion, and agricultural development.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Rural Water Systems: Under the heading for the Rural Utilities Service, funds are designated for direct loans, water and waste disposal systems, and technical assistance grants to help small and distressed communities improve their water and wastewater infrastructure.
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Child Nutrition Programs: Title IV provides billions of dollars to carry out child nutrition programs, which helps schools serve meals to children and provides funding for equipment needed to serve healthier meals.
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Housing Assistance and Preservation: Title III provides funding for rural housing insurance funds, direct loans, and grants to help low-income residents, farm laborers, and Native American tribes access safe and affordable housing.
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Broadband Access: Title III provides funding for a broadband loan and grant pilot program and the Community Connect Grant Program to bring internet access to rural areas lacking sufficient service.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Rescissions of Prior Funding: Sections 767 through 771 rescind millions of dollars in unobligated balances from prior year appropriations for conservation operations, research, Food for Peace grants, broadband programs, and the Working Capital Fund, which could reduce available resources for these activities.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+9Good For Farmers+8Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Children+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Students+4Good For Women+4Good For Retirees+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+8Increases Renewable Energy Investment+4Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+3Improves Environmental Protections+3Reduces Carbon Emissions+3Improves Public Land Management+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+6Improves Poverty Reduction+5Improves Racial Equity+2Reduces Homelessness+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Improves Consumer Protection+3Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+2Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+6Increases Public School Funding+4Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3Improves International Trade+3Increases Foreign Aid+3
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+4Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 7/10/2025
- Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Hoeven. With written report No. 119-37.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 112.
- Introduced in Senate
- 5/22/2025
- Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. Hearings held on the subject prior to the subcommittee ordering to be reported an original measure. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-61.
- 5/6/2025
- Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. Hearings held on the subject prior to the subcommittee ordering to be reported an original measure. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-61.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HR-3944: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-HR-4121: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-HR-5371: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026