Gabe Evans Votes to Pass Historic 2026 Farm Bill — Delivers Relief for Colorado Farmers, Ranchers, and Agricultural Producers

WASHINGTON -Today, Representative Gabe Evans (CO-08) voted to pass the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 - securing necessary and long overdue relief for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers.

This legislation builds on the wins delivered in the Working Families Tax Cut - ensuring affordability and further protections for America's producers through market stabilizations, strengthened supply chains and trade relationships, investments in rural energy and infrastructure programs, and support for new farmers.

"After months of hearing from Colorado's farmers, ranchers, and organizations on their farm bill priorities, I was proud to collaborate with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Thompson and other members to deliver this long-awaited relief and investment for our hardworking agricultural community. For years, Colorado's farmers have been punished by ruling Denver Democrats, jeopardizing food security to achieve their radical climate agenda. Food security is national security, and the passage of this bipartisan bill today is not only a win for our farmers, but for all of America." - Representative Gabe Evans

The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 further:

• Enhances standing disaster programs and expands eligibility for assistance

• Expands access to low-cost financing for agricultural infrastructure and equipment

• Protects and enhances working lands conservation programs to ensure they remain producer-first, flexible, and locally-led

• Creates the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) to better mitigate wildfires and reduce emissions

• Addresses trade barriers and infrastructure deficiencies

• Prioritizes innovation and improves access to nutrition programs that support our farmers and neighbors in need

• Creates a stronger, more sustainable connection between health and federal nutrition programs, an important step towards Making America Healthy Again

• Strengthens broadband connectivity to rural communities

Key legislation that Rep. Evans proudly co-sponsored was included in the passage of today's Farm Bill:

H.R. 1207 - Transfers Food for Peace from USAID to USDA so American farmers and ranchers can continue to sell their products to direct food assistance for our allies.

H.R. 2558 - SAFETY Act of 2025, which protects U.S. producers from unfair trade barriers, particularly in the European Union, that restricts their access to markets by prohibiting use of widely recognized product names like parmesan, cheddar, or IPA.

H.R. 4782 - Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act, which reinstates USDA programs to facilitate the purchase of food from local farmers to provide to food pantries and schools. Many Colorado farmers are proud participants of local farm-to-school, and farm-to-table programs, especially on the Front Range where communities are rapidly growing in rural areas.

H.R. 3824- Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2025, which eliminates redundant permitting processes that cost farmers more time and money, without making our local environments any safer

H.R. 1576 - Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2025, to keep American Ag land American, especially nearby military installations and other critical infrastructure

H.R. 8403 - Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act, which makes hot rotisserie chicken eligible for purchase with SNAP dollars to help feed families with nutritious food

Read the bill text here.