Fedorchak supports FY27 Agriculture Appropriations Bill advancing rural priorities

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted for the Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, which supports key priorities for North Dakota producers and rural communities. The legislation is the second appropriations bill passed by the House this year and builds on recent action to support rural America, including House passage of year-round E15 legislation and a five-year Farm Bill.

"This bill continues the work we've been doing to deliver real results for agriculture and rural America," Fedorchak said. "After passing year-round E15 and a long-term Farm Bill, the House with this appropriations bill is investing in our nation's agriculture priorities. This legislation strengthens support for ag research, animal health, rural infrastructure, meat inspection, and farm programs while also improving oversight of foreign ownership of American farmland. North Dakota producers help feed, fuel, and power the country, and I'll continue supporting policies that keep them competitive and strengthen our communities."

Among other provisions, the bill:

• Provides $1.226 billion for the Food Safety and Inspection Service, including increased support for frontline meat and poultry inspectors and state inspection programs to help keep processing facilities operating efficiently and safely.

• Funds the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to strengthen protections against foreign pests and diseases that threaten American agriculture.

• Prioritizes rural infrastructure and homeownership programs through Rural Development initiatives, including electric loan programs, rural broadband expansion, and housing loan authority.

• Supports land-grant universities and agricultural research initiatives that help producers improve productivity, address emerging pests and diseases, and stay competitive globally.