Agricultural conservation and pollution

S 2882: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

This bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, permanently extends the expanded premium tax credit for purchasing health insurance, provides additional funding for Medicaid and security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs.

Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of October 31, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025.

The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs. For example, the CR provides additional funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and security for federal officials.

In addition, the CR

permanently extends provisions that expanded the premium tax credit, which generally reduces premiums for health insurance purchased through a health insurance exchange;
repeals health care provisions that were included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including provisions that reduced Medicaid funding;
authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget;
extends the availability of certain funds that are being withheld by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB); and
limits the authority of OMB to withhold appropriations.

Finally, the bill extends several expiring programs and authorities, including programs related to health care, veterans, homeland security, and agriculture.

Sponsors

Patty Murray (D) WA

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Thursday, September 18th, 2025

Subjects
Abortion, Access Board, Accounting and auditing, Administrative Conference of the U.S., Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Administrative remedies, Adoption and foster care, Adult education and literacy, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Afghanistan, Africa, African Development Foundation, Aging, Agricultural conservation and pollution, Agricultural education, Agricultural equipment and machinery, Agricultural insurance, ASEAN countries

HR 5450: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

This bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, permanently extends the expanded premium tax credit for purchasing health insurance, provides additional funding for Medicaid and security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs.

Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of October 31, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025.

The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs. For example, the CR provides additional funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and security for federal officials.

In addition, the CR

permanently extends provisions that expanded the premium tax credit, which generally reduces premiums for health insurance purchased through a health insurance exchange;
repeals health care provisions that were included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including provisions that reduced Medicaid funding;
authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget;
extends the availability of certain funds that are being withheld by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB); and
limits the authority of OMB to withhold appropriations.

Finally, the bill extends several expiring programs and authorities, including programs related to health care, veterans, homeland security, and agriculture.

Sponsors

Rosa DeLauro (D) CT

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Thursday, September 18th, 2025

Subjects
Abortion, Access Board, Accounting and auditing, Administrative Conference of the U.S., Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Administrative remedies, Adoption and foster care, Adult education and literacy, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Afghanistan, Africa, African Development Foundation, Aging, Agricultural conservation and pollution, Agricultural education, Agricultural equipment and machinery, Agricultural insurance, ASEAN countries

HR 5371: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026

This bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of November 21, 2025, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2026 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2026 begins on October 1, 2025.

The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2025 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility and additional appropriations for various programs.

For example, the CR provides additional funding for security for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and executive branch officials. It also authorizes the District of Columbia to spend local funds at the rates included in its FY2026 local budget.

In addition, the bill extends several expiring programs and authorities, including

several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;
various programs and authorities related to veterans;
the U.S. Grain Standards Act;
the Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program;
several Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs related to cybersecurity;
authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;
the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;
authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program; and
the Defense Production Act of 1950.

Sponsors

Tom Cole (R) OK

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

Subjects
Abortion, Access Board, Accounting and auditing, Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Administrative remedies, Adoption and foster care, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Afghanistan, Africa, African Development Foundation, Aging, Agricultural conservation and pollution, Agricultural education, Agricultural equipment and machinery, Agricultural insurance, Agricultural marketing and promotion, Agricultural practices and innovations, Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit

HR 4513: Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Health Act

Sponsors

Celeste Maloy (R) UT

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Thursday, July 17th, 2025

Subjects
Agricultural conservation and pollution, Atmospheric science and weather, Civil actions and liability, Disaster relief and insurance, Ecology, Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Fires, Forests, forestry, trees, Government trust funds, Hunting and fishing, Land use and conservation, Licensing and registrations, Livestock, Natural disasters, Outdoor recreation, Water use and supply, Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

HR 4121: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies.

The bill provides appropriations to USDA for agricultural programs, including

the Office of the Secretary,
Executive Operations,
the Economic Research Service,
the National Agricultural Statistics Service,
the Agricultural Research Service,
the National Institute of Food and Agriculture,
the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
the Agricultural Marketing Service, and
the Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The bill also provides appropriations to USDA for farm production and conservation programs, including

the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center,
the Farm Service Agency,
the Risk Management Agency, and
the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

The bill provides appropriations to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund and the Commodity Credit Corporation Fund.

For USDA rural development programs, the bill includes appropriations for

Salaries and Expenses,
the Rural Housing Service,
the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and
the Rural Utilities Service.

The bill provides appropriations to the Food and Nutrition Service for

Child Nutrition Programs;
the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC);
the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP);
the Commodity Assistance Program; and
Nutrition Programs Administration.

The bill provides appropriations to the Foreign Agricultural Service for (1) Food for Peace Title II Grants, and (2) McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program Grants.

The bill also provides appropriations for

the Food and Drug Administration,
the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and
the Farm Credit Administration.

Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Sponsors

Andy Harris (R) MD

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Wednesday, June 25th, 2025

Subjects
Adult day care, Agricultural conservation and pollution, Agricultural education, Agricultural insurance, Agricultural marketing and promotion, Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit, Agricultural research, Agricultural trade, Animal and plant health, Animal protection and human-animal relationships, Appropriations, Asia, Cardiovascular and respiratory health, Child care and development, Child health, China, Commodities markets, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Congressional oversight

HR 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Sponsors

Jodey Arrington (R) TX

Cosponsors

None

HR 1968: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025

Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025

This bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.

Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2025. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2025 appropriations bills have not been enacted when the existing CR expires on March 14, 2025.

The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2024 levels. It also includes several additional provisions that increase or decrease funding for various programs compared to FY2024 levels.

In addition, the bill extends several expiring programs and authorities, including

several public health, Medicare, and Medicaid authorities and programs;
the National Flood Insurance Program;
authorities related to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission whistleblower program;
the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Cybersecurity Protection System;
authorities for DHS and the Department of Justice to take certain actions to mitigate a credible threat from an unmanned aircraft system;
the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program;
several immigration-related programs and authorities;
the special assessment on nonindigent persons or entities convicted of certain offenses involving sexual abuse or human trafficking;
the temporary scheduling order issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration to place fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act;
the authorization for the U.S. Parole Commission; and
the Department of Agriculture livestock mandatory price reporting program.

Sponsors

Tom Cole (R) OK

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Monday, March 10th, 2025

Subjects
Abortion, Access Board, Accounting and auditing, Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Administrative remedies, Adoption and foster care, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Aging, Agricultural conservation and pollution, Agricultural education, Agricultural equipment and machinery, Agricultural insurance, Agricultural marketing and promotion, Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit, Agricultural research, Agricultural trade, Air quality, Alabama, Animal and plant health, Appropriations, Architect of the Capitol, Arms control and nonproliferation, Aviation and airports, Border security and unlawful immigration, Building construction, Child health, Coast guard, Commodities markets, Computer security and identity theft, Computers and information technology, Congressional officers and employees, Correctional facilities and imprisonment, Criminal procedure and sentencing, Defense spending

HR 1654: CUTS Act

Sponsors

Aaron Bean (R) FL

Cosponsors

None

Introduced on
Thursday, February 27th, 2025

Subjects
Accounting and auditing, Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Administrative remedies, Adoption and foster care, Adult day care, Advanced technology and technological innovations, Advisory bodies, Africa, Aging, Agricultural conservation and pollution, Agricultural education, Agricultural marketing and promotion, Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit, Agricultural trade, Air quality, Alaska, Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, Alcoholic beverages, Alternative and renewable resources

HR 1592: SOLAR Act

Securing Our Lands and Resources Act or the SOLAR Act

This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture from providing financial assistance for certain projects that would result in the conversion of covered farmland for solar energy production.

Under the bill, covered farmland generally refers to prime farmland, unique farmland, and farmland that is of statewide or local importance. Conversion means any activity that results in the covered farmland no longer meeting certain requirements for agricultural production, activity, or use.

The bill includes an exception for certain smaller projects that result in the conversion of (1) less than 5 acres of covered farmland, or (2) less than 50 acres of covered farmland if the majority of the energy produced by the project is for on-farm use.

The bill also includes an exception for projects that have the approval or support from the local county and municipality. For these projects, the applicant must (1) develop a farmland conservation plan for the project (e.g., implementing best practices to protect future soil health and productivity), and (2) ensure that sufficient funds are provided for the decommissioning of the solar energy production system and the remediation and restoration of the farmland.

Sponsors

Mike Bost (R) IL

Cosponsors

Austin Scott (R) GA, Brad Finstad (R) MN, David Taylor (R) OH

Introduced on
Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

Subjects
Agricultural conservation and pollution, Alternative and renewable resources, Farmland, Land use and conservation, Soil pollution

S 228: Acequia Communities Empowered by Qualifying Upgrades for Infrastructure Act

Acequia Communities Empowered by Qualifying Upgrades for Infrastructure Act

This bill specifies that agricultural producers who rely on acequia systems are eligible to receive assistance under the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program for all losses suffered as a result of drought, flood, or other natural disasters. Acequias, or community ditches, are community-operated and -organized water irrigation systems.

The bill also provides that a special use permit shall not be required on Department of Agriculture (USDA) or Department of the Interior land for the (1) presence or use of an acequia or the use of the acequia’s water, or (2) routine maintenance and minor improvements conducted by a community user or governing body of an acequia.

Further, USDA must submit a report to Congress on agricultural producers who rely on acequia systems.

Sponsors

Ben Lujan (D) NM

Cosponsors

John Cornyn (R) TX

Introduced on
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025

Subjects
Agricultural conservation and pollution, Agricultural insurance, Agricultural practices and innovations, Congressional oversight, Disaster relief and insurance, Floods and storm protection, Infrastructure development, Water use and supply