NASDA applauds advancement of bipartisan farm bill and urges swift floor consideration

Press Release

ARLINGTON, Va. - National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney issued the following statement after the U.S. House Agriculture Committee advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out of committee:

"NASDA supports this legislation and congratulates Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson and members of the House Agriculture Committee for moving the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 forward," McKinney said. "Advancing this legislation out of committee with a bipartisan vote marks an important step toward delivering the certainty and support America's farmers, ranchers and rural communities urgently need."

NASDA commends the committee for prioritizing provisions that strengthen local food purchasing programs, enhance international market opportunities through a doubling of the Market Access Program, reauthorize the three-legged stool for foreign animal disease prevention, and reaffirm pesticide authorities. These measures reflect key priorities of state departments of agriculture and reinforce the importance of a unified farm bill that supports U.S. farmers, ranchers and consumers.

NASDA urges House leadership to swiftly bring the legislation to the floor for consideration. This is a bipartisan farm bill that will advance the food, fiber and fuel provided by American agriculture.

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NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association which represents the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries and directors of the departments of agriculture in all 50 states and four U.S. territories. NASDA enhances American food and agricultural communities through policy, partnerships and public engagement. To learn more about NASDA, please visit https://www.nasda.org.