John Boozman

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee released a 2026 Farm Bill draft focusing on expanding crop insurance, shifting conservation program funding, and maintaining changes to SNAP from a 2025 Republican-led spending bill. The draft lacks provisions on livestock industry standards and ethanol labeling, and faces criticism from Democrats over continued SNAP cuts.

Senate Republicans' farm bill proposal excludes Democrats' demand to delay a shift of food aid costs to states, risking bipartisan support. Democrats plan to oppose the bill without this delay, which is set to start in October 2027. The draft also omits Republican priorities like year-round E15 fuel sales and restrictions on state animal welfare laws.

The US House passed a bill to allow year-round sales of E15 ethanol blend, but its Senate approval remains uncertain due to opposition from environmental advocates and lawmakers in oil-producing states. The White House supports the measure, which aims to provide cheaper fuel options and boost agricultural interests, though Senate leaders express skepticism about securing 60 votes for passage.

The US House passed a bill to allow year-round sales of E15 ethanol blend, but its future in the Senate is uncertain due to opposition from environmental advocates and lawmakers from oil-producing states. The White House supports the legislation, which aims to provide consumers a cheaper fuel alternative and boost agricultural interests, though Senate approval requires 60 votes.

The US House passed a bill allowing year-round sales of E15 ethanol blend, but its future in the Senate remains uncertain. Proponents argue it offers a cheaper fuel alternative and benefits agriculture, while opponents include environmental advocates and lawmakers from oil-producing states. The EPA has issued waivers for extended E15 sales due to Middle East tensions.

The US House passed a bill allowing year-round sales of E15 ethanol blend, but its Senate path is uncertain due to opposition from environmental advocates and oil-producing states. The EPA has issued waivers for extended E15 sales amid rising gas prices, but Senate support remains divided.

The 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) movement succeeded in removing pesticide liability language from a House farm bill but lost support for its nominee to surgeon general. The vote showed MAHA's influence on food policy, while the withdrawal of Casey Means' nomination highlighted tensions over vaccine messaging and public health alignment.