Legislation Archive

Expand credit access for the fishing industry through federal credit enhancement measures in agriculture lending programs

Expresses congressional support for the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility and its recognition

Honors the life of former Senator Alan K. Simpson of Wyoming and recognizes his public service

Provides ongoing funding and permanent authorization for 1890 Scholarships Program awards for students pursuing food and agricultural sciences degrees at 1890 institutions

Establishes a technical assistance program for rural health care facilities to improve access to rural health care services

Enhances habitat conservation efforts along the Pacific Flyway for migratory wildlife and related ecosystems

Expands SNAP work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents by raising the covered age range, narrowing child-based exemptions, and tightening waiver standards

Directs the Food and Nutrition Service to fund a home delivery pilot for Commodity Supplemental Food Program participants, prioritizing rural seniors

Reauthorizes and increases funding through FY2029 for the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program to expand public access for wildlife dependent recreation on private lands and wetland reserve easements

Prohibits Agriculture Department financial assistance for solar projects that convert covered farmland out of agricultural use, with limited exceptions for small or locally approved projects

Directs USDA to assess cybersecurity risks in the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector and run annual food disruption simulation exercises

Requires federal crop insurance research and development for mushroom production and growing media, with any qualifying policy to be made available

Directs USDA to revise livestock marketing rules so smaller packers may hold interests in or participate in commission market agencies, with disclosure of cross-ownership ties

Permanently prohibits slaughtering equines for human consumption and bars related commerce in horses, mules, and equine parts

Directs USDA to integrate sustainable aviation fuel into bioenergy programs and broader efforts to expand its development and commercialization

Prohibits Members of Congress and other politicians from profiting from war-related activities under the Stop Politicians Profiting from War Act of 2025

Establishes accountability requirements for the Forest Service by setting oversight measures tied to forestry administration

Expands USDA's Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program to include fresh frozen produce and legumes in nutrition incentive and produce prescription projects

Prohibits most federal animal research and testing while setting phase-in periods, limited exceptions, release requirements, and support for non-animal methods

Expand broadband internet access programs for small ports by making them eligible for targeted support

Directs the National Agricultural Statistics Service to study conservation practices on leased agricultural land and recommend improvements, with attention to underserved and beginning farmers and ranchers

Requires the Natural Resources Conservation Service to consider climate benefits when reviewing or revising agricultural conservation practice standards

Establishes a flooding prevention assessment and restoration framework to address flood impacts and recovery

Directs USDA to coordinate agricultural climate research and data through a scientific advisory committee, a rural network, and a congressional strategy report

Prioritizes behavioral and mental health treatment in specified USDA rural development programs and extends related substance use disorder set asides through FY2029