Congressman Taylor Applauds House Passage of Farm Bill

April 30, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today applauded passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 , also known as the Farm Bill, through the House of Representatives by a vote of 224-200. “After delivering an historic $66 billion to support American agriculture through President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts, I’m proud to advance a robust Farm Bill that further meets the needs of Ohio’s farmers, ranchers, and producers,” said Congressman Taylor. “This legislation reflects Republicans’ commitment to the men and women who feed our families, drive our economy, and safeguard our nation’s food supply. With 96% of farms in Ohio’s Second Congressional District being family-owned, this bill will strengthen Buckeye families and help ensure they thrive for generations to come.” “Working in Congress on behalf of our nation’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities is an honor — even when the work requires debating the farm bill through the night,” Chairman Glenn Thompson (PA-15) of the House Agriculture Committee said. “I can think of no more important work than championing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, and I am extremely pleased to see this bill pass out of the House of Representatives with a strong bipartisan vote.” Four of Congressman Taylor’s bills were passed in the Farm Bill: Rural Broadband Assistance Act , which helps small, rural Appalachian communities connect to the modern economy Water Infrastructure Assistance Reauthorization Act , which provides support for rural towns to modernize and update their water infrastructure Rural Wellness Act , which addresses behavioral and mental health challenges in rural America, including substance abuse Protecting American Farmland Act , which prohibits U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds from being used for solar panels on prime farmland Background: The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 was introduced on February 13, 2026, and would reauthorize USDA programs through 2031. On March 5, 2026, Congressman Taylor voted to advance this bill through the House Agriculture Committee, which passed with a bipartisan vote of 34-17. The last full Farm Bill passed by Congress was in December of 2018, otherwise known as the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 . Many of the Farm Bill provisions were included in short-term extensions in 2023, 2024, and 2025 to support American farmers, ranchers, producers, and consumers. On July 4, 2025, the largest investment in America’s agriculture industry was signed into law through President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which laid the groundwork for the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. Among many other investments, this bill: Reduced the cost of crop insurance Doubled agriculture trade programs to send U.S. products around the world Increased and made permanent the Death Tax exemption Invested in animal disease prevention to protect America’s food supply The full bill text of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 is available here . Issues : Agriculture Congress