Kelly votes for Farm Bill, backs Pennsylvania agriculture and farm families

Image April 30, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of the "The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026," also known as the Farm Bill. The legislation is a comprehensive package of legislation that supports America's farmers, ranchers, agriculture producers, and more. The legislation now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. The Farm Bill's programs expand investments in rural communities, bring science-backed management back to our national forests, and restore regulatory certainty in the interstate marketplace. Further, these programs improve risk management tools for specialty crop producers, lower energy costs in rural America, and prioritize American commodities on the global stage. The new farm bill will expand producers’ access to credit, promote precision agriculture, and enhance conservation programs for working lands. "The 2026 Farm Bill builds upon the historic investments in agriculture programs included in the Working Families Tax Cuts passed last summer," said Rep. Kelly, who serves as Ways & Means Tax Subcommittee Chairman. "Nearly 1 in 10 jobs in Pennsylvania is tied to agriculture. This legislation strengthens Pennsylvania farm families by investing more here at home, while also allowing local producers to trade in new international markets. The Farm Bill is a win across the board for producers and consumers alike." The Farm Bill is supported by the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, Pennsylvania Corn Growers Association, and more than 500 stakeholders nationwide. By The Numbers: How The Farm Bill Helps Pennsylvania Farmers $155 million more in projected risk projection over the next decade via ARC and PLC in Title I of the Farm Bill. 30 million new base acres nationwide. Up to $41 million more every year in conservation through EQIP, ACEP, CSP, and RCPP programs. $30 million in savings for Pennsylvania producers thanks to more affordable crop insurance premiums. Saves over 46,000 family farms from the Death Tax. $1.25 billion invested in agricultural research facilities at public universities such as Pennsylvania State University. $1.1 billion investment in research, block grants, and crop insurance to support the $1.5 billion in specialty crops produced in Pennsylvania each year. Promotes national security with more than $1.6 billion for federal livestock biosecurity, protecting more than $5.8 billion in livestock and poultry products produced in Pennsylvania. Issues : Agriculture