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H.R. 9055 · HOUSE4d
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial and funeral expenses paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the case of death from a service-connected disability, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 9065 · HOUSE4d
To provide research on, and services for, individuals with clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1329 · HOUSE4d
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9064 · HOUSE4d
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily increase the capital gains exclusion for any qualifying senior who sells a principal residence during a qualifying year, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9078 · HOUSE4d
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act to include reporting requirements of felony convictions related to animal cruelty, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9080 · HOUSE4d
To establish a contracting preference for public buildings that use innovative wood products in the construction of those buildings, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be…
H.R. 9082 · HOUSE4d
To prohibit the use of prediction markets by Department of Defense personnel, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Con.Res. 107 · HOUSE4d
Recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1330 · HOUSE4d
Recognizing the 120th anniversary of the immigration of Filipinos to Hawai'i.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 9048 · HOUSE4d
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include gluten-containing grain in the definition of a major food allergen.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9066 · HOUSE4d
To authorize the Attorney General to establish a hate crime prevention grant, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9070 · HOUSE4d
To improve immigration enforcement transparency, preserve civil rights, and improve the accountability of immigration enforcement personnel, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently…
H.R. 9072 · HOUSE4d
To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to alter the eligibility requirements for eligible youths to receive tenant-based rental assistance, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 9075 · HOUSE4d
Tax the Grift Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9053 · HOUSE4d
To ensure the reliable delivery of water to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty, to provide a mechanism to compensate United States agricultural producers for economic losses resulting from delivery shortfalls, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Agriculture, for a period to be…
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119th Congress · S. 2256 · Introduced

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies. The bill provides appropriations to USDA for agricultural programs, including the Office of the Secretary, Executive Operations, the Economic Research Service, the National Agricultural Statistics Service, the Agricultural Research Service, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the Agricultural Marketing Service, and the Food Safety and Inspection Service. The bill also provides appropriations to USDA for farm production and conservation programs, including the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, the Farm Service Agency, the Risk Management Agency, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The bill provides appropriations to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund and the Commodity Credit Corporation Fund. For USDA rural development programs, the bill includes appropriations for Salaries and Expenses, the Rural Housing Service, the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and the Rural Utilities Service. The bill provides appropriations to the Food and Nutrition Service for Child Nutrition Programs; the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); the Commodity Assistance Program; and Nutrition Programs Administration. The bill provides appropriations to the Foreign Agricultural Service for (1) Food for Peace Title II Grants, and (2) McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program Grants. The bill also provides appropriations for (1) the Food and Drug Administration, and (2) the Farm Credit Administration. Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

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  • Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] · [R-ND] · H001061
    Rep-ND current · 3 terms · @SenJohnHoeven · 5 district offices

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2023-01-03
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Leadership roles (0)

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Committee memberships (15)

  • Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1
  • Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Department of Defense (senate) · senate · rank 6
  • Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 4
  • Energy (senate) · senate · rank 8
  • Energy and Water Development (senate) · senate · rank 5
  • Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1
  • Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 4
  • Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (senate) · senate · rank 3 · site
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations (senate) · senate · rank 6 · site
  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (senate) · senate · rank 11 · site
  • Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (senate) · senate · rank 2 · site
  • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 6
  • Water and Power (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1

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District offices (5)

  • 220 E. Rosser Ave., Room 312, U.S. Federal Building, Bismarck, ND, 58501 · 701-250-4618 · fax 701-250-4484 · 46.80901129999999,-100.7882597
  • 123 Broadway North, Suite 201, Fargo, ND, 58102 · 701-239-5389 · fax 202-228-5112 · 46.8778235,-96.7894805
  • 102 N. Fourth St., Room 108, Federal Building, Grand Forks, ND, 58203 · 701-746-8972 · 47.9255358,-97.03273929999999
  • 100 1st St. SW, Suite 107, Minot, ND, 58701 · 701-838-1361 · fax 701-838-1381 · 48.2351551,-101.2950057
  • 204 N. Main St., #516, Watford City, ND, 58854 · 701-609-2727 · 47.8022412,-103.2832467

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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2022

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2022-12-31

Connected committees (0)

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Committees (1)

  • Appropriations Committee [Senate Standing]
    2025-07-10T18:24:11ZReported Original Measure
    ↳ Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee

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    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 112.
  • 2025-07-10Committeevia Senate
    Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Hoeven. With written report No. 119-37.
  • 2025-07-10Committee14000via Library of Congress
    Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Hoeven. With written report No. 119-37.
  • 2025-07-10IntroReferral10000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in Senate
  • 2025-05-22Committeevia Senate
    Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. Hearings held on the subject prior to the subcommittee ordering to be reported an original measure. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-61.
  • 2025-05-06Committeevia Senate
    Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. Hearings held on the subject prior to the subcommittee ordering to be reported an original measure. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-61.

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    Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
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    Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
  • Official Title as Introduced2025-07-11T10:56:21Z
    An original bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

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25 · 2025-07-10 · Reported to Senate

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies.

The bill provides appropriations to USDA for agricultural programs, including

  • the Office of the Secretary,
  • Executive Operations,
  • the Economic Research Service,
  • the National Agricultural Statistics Service,
  • the Agricultural Research Service,
  • the National Institute of Food and Agriculture,
  • the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
  • the Agricultural Marketing Service, and
  • the Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The bill also provides appropriations to USDA for farm production and conservation programs, including

  • the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center,
  • the Farm Service Agency,
  • the Risk Management Agency, and
  • the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

The bill provides appropriations to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund and the Commodity Credit Corporation Fund.

For USDA rural development programs, the bill includes appropriations for

  • Salaries and Expenses,
  • the Rural Housing Service,
  • the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and
  • the Rural Utilities Service.

The bill provides appropriations to the Food and Nutrition Service for

  • Child Nutrition Programs;
  • the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC);
  • the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP);
  • the Commodity Assistance Program; and
  • Nutrition Programs Administration.

The bill provides appropriations to the Foreign Agricultural Service for (1) Food for Peace Title II Grants, and (2) McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program Grants.

The bill also provides appropriations for (1) the Food and Drug Administration, and (2) the Farm Credit Administration.

Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Related bills

  • HR 5371 (119) Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
    Latest: 2025-11-12 — Became Public Law No: 119-37.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 4121 (119) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
    Latest: 2025-06-25 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 138.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 3944 (119) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
    Latest: 2025-09-18 — Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

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  • S. Rept. 119-37

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