House Passes Long-Delayed Farm Bill in Close 224–200 Vote

The House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., passed the 2026 Farm Bill by a vote of 224-200.

Republican lawmakers and agriculture lobbying groups pushed for bipartisan updates to ease high production costs for farmers.

The 2026 Farm Bill is the first full attempt to reset agriculture policy in years, containing several updates to various food and agriculture programs, including farm subsidies, crop insurance, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Lawmakers remain divided on its controversial provisions, like limits on pesticide lawsuits and changes to energy and nutrition policies.

Representative August Pfluger (TX) said the bill's passing was long overdue.

"For too long, Texas farmers and ranchers have been pushed to the brink, battling rising costs, workforce shortages, and relentless weather uncertainty," Rep. Pfluger said. "Now, we are one step closer to getting our farmers the certainty they need."

The last full Farm Bill passed in 2018 but expired in 2023, and was repeatedly extended because lawmakers in Congress couldn’t agree on a replacement. As a result, farm programs ran under temporary extensions that created uncertainty for farmers and delayed updates to nutrition, subsidy, and conservation policies.

To keep the system operating as updates remained in limbo, lawmakers relied on the Big Beautiful Bill to maintain key farm supports like subsidies and crop insurance, while also changing some rules around food assistance and spending priorities.

Rep. Pfluger said this is a major victory for the West Texas agriculture community, which he called the "backbone" of our nation's economy and national security.

"[The Bill] delivers tangible, agriculture-focused solutions and locks in several key provisions I was proud to fight for," he said. "With fewer than 2% of Americans working to feed, clothe and fuel the entire country, passing this legislation out of the House was essential. After nearly a decade of delay, House Republicans stepped up and took action."

In Texas, the representatives voted as follows:

The 'YEA' Votes

Rep. Jody Arrington (R)

Rep. Brian Babin (R)

Rep. Carter (R)

Rep. Cloud (R)

Rep. Crenshaw (R)

Rep. Cuellar (D)

Rep. De La Cruz (R)

Rep. Jake Ellzey (R)

Rep. Pat Fallon (R)

Rep. Brandon Gill (R)

Rep. Craig Goldman (R)

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D)

Rep. Lance Gooden (R)

Rep. Wesley Hunt (R)

Rep. Ronny Jackson (R)

Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R)

Rep. Michael McCaul (R)

Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R)

Rep. Troy Nehls (R)

Rep. August Pfluger (R)

Rep. Chip Roy (R)

Rep. Keith Self (R)

Rep. Pete Sessions (R)

Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R)

Rep. Randy Weber (R)

Rep. Roger Williams (R)

The 'NEA' Votes

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D)

Rep. Greg Casar (D)

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D)

Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D)

Rep. Veronica Escobar (D)

Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D)

Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D)

Rep. Al Green (D)

Rep. Julie Johnson (D)

Rep. Christian Menefee (D)

Rep. Marc Veasey (D)