Texas Farm Bureau urges Congress to come together and deliver on updated farm bill

The following statement may be attributed to Texas Farm Bureau President following today’s passage of the “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2006” by the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture.

“Texas Farm Bureau applauds the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture for advancing the ‘Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026’ out of committee with bipartisan support.

“This vote is a critical step toward delivering certainty for farmers, ranchers, and consumers who have waited far too long for an updated farm bill. We thank Chairman G.T. Thompson and his team for their leadership and hard work to move this legislation forward in a thoughtful, bipartisan manner focused on real world challenges facing agriculture.

“Texas Farm Bureau is proud to have played an active role in shaping this bill, including hosting a U.S. House Committee on Agriculture listening session in Waco in 2024 and taking committee members on farm tours so they could see firsthand the challenges and opportunities facing Texas producers. That direct engagement makes a difference, which is reflected in the policies advancing today.

“Now, the full House of Representatives must step up and finish the job. Congress should move swiftly to pass a comprehensive farm bill and ensure it aligns with key farm bill provisions already included in the ‘Working Families Tax Cut Act,’ also known as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’ Farmers and ranchers need action, not delays. Congress must come together and deliver.”