Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Description
Would provide fiscal year 2027 funding for the Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and related federal agencies.
Summary
What it does
This bill would provide fiscal year 2027 funding for the Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and several related agencies. The proposed appropriations would support a wide range of activities, including farm production and conservation, rural development initiatives, and domestic nutrition assistance through programs like SNAP and WIC. Additionally, the legislation would fund international food aid efforts and establish specific requirements for the regulation of animal food and the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit.
Who is affected
This bill affects federal agencies including the Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Farm Credit Administration. Individuals and families participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and Child Nutrition Programs are also impacted. Additionally, the legislation affects agricultural producers through farm production and conservation programs, as well as entities involved in the regulation of animal food and the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit.
Key provisions
- Funding for Department of Agriculture programs. Provides fiscal year 2027 appropriations for various USDA agricultural, research, and inspection services, including the Agricultural Research Service and the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
- Support for farm production and conservation. Allocates funds for the Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund, and the Commodity Credit Corporation Fund.
- Investment in rural development and utilities. Provides funding for the Rural Housing Service, the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and the Rural Utilities Service to support infrastructure and economic growth in rural areas.
- Appropriations for domestic nutrition assistance. Funds major food assistance initiatives including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Child Nutrition Programs, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
- International food aid and trade programs. Allocates resources for the Foreign Agricultural Service, specifically for Food for Peace Title II Grants and the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program.
- Funding for regulatory and related agencies. Provides appropriations for the Food and Drug Administration, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Farm Credit Administration.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
The bill provides appropriations for the 2027 fiscal year.
Relationship to existing law
This bill provides fiscal year 2027 funding for established federal agencies and programs, including the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, and various nutrition assistance programs such as SNAP and WIC. It also modifies existing authorities related to Food for Peace Title II Grants, the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program, and the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit.
Stated purpose
The bill provides fiscal year 2027 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies to fund agricultural, rural development, food safety, and nutrition programs. It also establishes requirements for the use of these funds and addresses specific regulatory matters concerning animal food, product donations, and infrastructure projects.