Messmer Celebrates Passage of the 2026 Farm Bill in the House of Representatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) issued the following statement following the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in the House of Representatives:

"I am proud that today House Republicans stood up for the American farmer by passing the 2026 Farm Bill," said Rep. Messmer. "Hoosier farmers, ranchers, and rural communities will benefit greatly from this bipartisan legislation, which stimulates demand for American-grown products and boosts affordability at the grocery store. Our agriculture community richly deserves this much-needed support, and I urge my Senate colleagues to do their part and quickly pass this legislation to get it to the President's desk for his signature. The American farming community has waited long enough."

BACKGROUND:

The 2026 Farm Bill provides critical updates across the agricultural economy, including improvements to commodity programs that help producers manage risk amid volatile markets, unpredictable weather, and rising input costs. The legislation strengthens price and revenue support programs, expands disaster assistance tools, and enhances flexibility for producers as they structure their operations.

The bill also reinforces voluntary, incentive-based conservation programs that help farmers improve soil health, protect water quality, and promote precision agriculture while maintaining productivity. In addition, it expands access to credit for beginning and young farmers, strengthens rural broadband and infrastructure, promotes agricultural research and innovation, and supports specialty crop producers and livestock operations across the country.

Critically, the 2026 Farm Bill also makes strategic investments in agricultural research, rural development, trade promotion, and energy innovation to keep American agriculture competitive on the global stage.

In addition to the aforementioned priorities, Rep. Messmer also secured the following wins for Hoosier farmers during Farm Bill negotiations:

● Creation of a food supply chain defense research system through the DOD and USDA Interagency Research Act

● Flood mitigation, outdoor recreation enhancement, and land rehabilitation through the Restoring America's Floodplains Act

● Improved food access for low-income individuals through the SNAP Online Access Act

● Market development for Indiana farm goods through the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act

● Regulatory certainty for Hoosier livestock farmers through the Save Our Bacon Act

● SNAP incentives for shelf-stable fruits and vegetables through the SHOPP Act.

● SNAP incentives for nutrient-rich dairy products through the DNIP Act

● Involvement of the Secretary of Agriculture in national security discussions regarding foreign purchases of American farmland through the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act

To learn more about how Rep. Messmer is supporting Hoosier farmers in the House of Representatives, click here.

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