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S 5526 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Agricultural Act of 2026

The Agricultural Act of 2026 is a comprehensive omnibus bill that reauthorizes and amends major federal agricultural, conservation, rural development, and nutrition programs. It directly affects farmers, ranchers, dairy producers, and rural communities by extending the Conservation Reserve Program through 2031, expanding disaster assistance for livestock and specialty crops, and increasing funding for conservation practices such as precision agriculture technology. The legislation also updates credit availability for farm operations, broadens rural broadband and water infrastructure grants, and modifies the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to include permanent authority for online purchasing and enhanced cybersecurity measures.
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill extends the Conservation Reserve Program and increases funding for conservation practices like precision agriculture technology, directly advancing environmental protection and natural resource conservation.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill increases funding for conservation practices, specifically mentioning precision agriculture technology, which indicates support for technology adoption in agriculture.75% confidence
Sub-Topics: Broadband Access Cybersecurity Conservation Tags: Agriculture
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Sep 2026
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Introduced Sep 24, 2026 Last action Sep 24, 2026
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Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Boozman. Without written report.
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