Senator Marshall Applauds Farm Bill 2.0 Passage on Party-Line Vote

Washington – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement after Farm Bill 2.0 passed the Senate Agriculture Committee on a party-line vote, with every Democrat on the committee voting no after blocking the bill for more than a month. “Today, the Farm Bill is one step closer to delivering the certainty Kansas farmers, ranchers, and rural communities have been waiting for,” said Senator Marshall. “For over a month, Senate Democrats blocked this bill, and then every single one of them voted against it — turning their backs on farmers, ranchers, and rural families to score political points. Kansans don’t have the luxury of playing politics with their livelihoods, and neither should Washington. This Farm Bill strengthens the farm safety net, expands market opportunities, invests in rural America, and modernizes the programs producers rely on every day. I‘m especially proud that 22 Kansas priorities are included in this legislation. At its core, this Farm Bill is about keeping the family farm in the family and ensuring the people who feed, fuel, and clothe America have the tools they need to succeed for generations to come.” Priorities authored or championed by Senator Marshall in Farm Bill 2.0: Year-Round E15 Expands year-round E15 sales and makes Small Refinery Exemption (SRE) eligibility permanent for existing fuel producers. Conservation Conservation Reserve Enhancement Act – Gives producers more flexibility to voluntarily reduce water use on farmland. EQIP Water Conservation Act – Expands access to USDA grants for multi-farm water conservation projects. Increased TSP Access Act – Increases the number of Technical Service Providers by certifying Certified Crop Advisors. Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act – Modernizes and streamlines conservation standards to improve soil health and conservation outcomes. Trade SAFETY Act – Protects common food names like “parmesan” and “black forest ham” in international trade negotiations. Nutrition Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act – Encourages healthy dairy purchases through SNAP. Dietary Guidelines Reform Act – Modernizes the federal dietary guidelines using current, evidence-based science. Rural Development Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act – Prioritizes USDA support for rural childcare projects. ReConnecting Rural America Act – Makes the USDA ReConnect broadband program permanent. Research & Education ACE Agriculture Act – Invests in high-risk, high-reward agricultural research and biosecurity while expanding tick-borne disease research. Farmers First Act – Reauthorizes and expands farmer mental health resources through the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. Forestry Branch Out Implementation Act – Gives state foresters greater flexibility to implement Forest Action Plans. Horticulture Plant Biostimulant Act – Establishes a clear federal pathway for plant biostimulants and supports additional research. USDA CROP Act – Better balances USDA and EPA input in pesticide regulations. Crop Insurance Continuous & Fallow Cropping Enterprise Units – Improves crop insurance flexibility for continuous and fallow cropping systems. Livestock, Animal Health & Agricultural Security DIRECT Act – Expands interstate sales opportunities for small meat producers while maintaining food safety. Expanding Local Meat Processing Act – Increases local meat processing capacity by reducing regulatory barriers. Healthy Dog Importation Act – Strengthens safeguards against imported animal diseases. Innovative FEED Act – Creates a pathway for innovative livestock feed additives. Fertilizer Research Act – Studies fertilizer supply chain challenges and solutions. Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act – Modernizes oversight of foreign investment in U.S. agricultural land and assets. Click here to read the full text of the legislation. ### Contact: Payton Fuller