H.R. 7567: CFTC Whistleblower Office Account Act of 2021
The "Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026" is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at reforming agricultural programs and services managed by the Department of Agriculture (USDA), extending these operations through fiscal year 2031. The bill addresses various areas including agricultural commodities, conservation, trade, nutrition, rural development, and research.
Foreign Investment and Data Transparency
The bill includes provisions for disclosing agricultural foreign investments, enhancing investigative activities and data collection regarding land ownership. It mandates reports on land transactions involving foreign entities and improves transparency concerning agricultural imports. Additionally, it provides support for agricultural producers who have experienced economic losses.
Grants for Innovation and Conservation Practices
The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to award competitive grants for innovative agricultural practices such as precision agriculture. Conservation programs and reporting standards would be revised, with dedicated support for soil health, managing feral swine populations, and watershed management, alongside funding allocations until 2031.
Certification Process for Non-Federal Entities
The bill stipulates that the Secretary will create a process by which non-Federal entities may gain certification. Applications for certification must be reviewed within 60 days, enabling these entities to assess and provide training for third-party technical assistance providers.
Forest Conservation and Landowner Compensation
A forest conservation easement program would be established to restore and conserve eligible lands, promote habitat restoration for vulnerable species, and implement compliance with management plans. The bill details compensation frameworks for landowners who enroll in these permanent easements and outlines habitat restoration and administrative provisions regarding eligible lands.
Commodity Credit and Food Aid Enhancements
Modifications are made to the Commodity Credit Corporation to cover agricultural commodity costs. Furthermore, the bill amends the Food for Peace Act to empower the Secretary in food aid initiatives and guarantee mandatory funding for child nutrition while refining trade enforcement related to agricultural exports.
Rural Development and Economic Assistance
The bill updates provisions within the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, extending deadlines and refining eligibility for loans and emergency assistance through 2031. It seeks to address needs of qualified operators while enhancing broadband access and adjusting project requirements for broadband funding eligibility.
Extension of Program Deadlines
It emphasizes aligning various agricultural programs and grants by extending their deadlines from 2023 to 2031 and creating eligibility criteria adjustments. Initiatives concerning rural childcare, water systems, and overall rural development are highlighted for support and funding.
Research and Education Initiatives
The bill establishes centers of excellence related to agricultural research and education, modifies provisions relating to various research facilities, and promotes programs for veteran education, food safety, and agricultural advancement emphasizing mechanization.
Watershed Management and Ecosystem Protection
The Secretary is tasked with collaborating with non-Federal partners to create and implement watershed management plans that protect ecological integrity and follow scientific guidelines. The bill encourages the initiation of forest management activities that avoid establishing permanent roads and promotes stakeholder cooperation.
Biochar and Environmental Partnerships
A program for biochar demonstration projects will be established to develop initiatives aimed at producing biochar from biomass. The focus will be on optimizing production technologies and evaluating environmental benefits, with an emphasis on local economic benefits and forest health.
Procurement Policy Updates
The bill requires the Office of Federal Procurement Policy to develop educational materials focusing on effective procurement decisions and establish standards for bioproduct labeling. Annual accountability reports on procurement programs will also be mandated.
Industrial Hemp and Genetically Engineered Organisms
Regulations concerning industrial hemp producers will be amended, easing certain restrictions and streamlining documentation. The bill also introduces a pilot program for the safe movement of genetically engineered microorganisms and associated safety protocols.
National Security in Food and Agriculture
The legislation requires the Secretary to report on national security vulnerabilities within the food and agricultural sectors and propose necessary actions and resource needs to remedy these gaps. Certain reporting requirements are exempted, and an independent office for partnerships and public engagement will be established within the USDA.
Relevant Companies
- DE (Deere & Company) - This company could be impacted by changes in agricultural funding and the push for innovative agricultural practices, like precision agriculture.
- TSN (Tyson Foods) - As a major player in the agricultural commodities market, any modifications in food aid programs or trade enforcement could affect their operations significantly.
- AGCO (AGCO Corporation) - AGCO, which manufactures agricultural equipment, may be directly affected by grants for innovative practices and adjustments in rural development initiatives.
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| May. 19, 2026 | Received in the Senate. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 7567 as unfinished business. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3299-3311) |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown amendment No. 3. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Carbajal amendment No. 4. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Craig amendment No. 24. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crawford amendment No. 7. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Crawford amendment No. 8. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 15. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 16. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 18. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 20. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 21. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 22. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hayes amendment No. 5. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Latta amendment No. 26. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Luna amendment No. 28. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 29. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 30. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mace amendment No. 31. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore (WV) amendment No. 36. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moylan amendment No. 42. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perez amendment No. 14. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Scholten amendment No. 38. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Scholten amendment No. 39. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Scholten amendment No. 45. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schrier amendment No. 46. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Self amendment No. 47. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Spartz amendment No. 49. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 50. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Steube amendment No. 51. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | Mr. Thompson (PA) moved that the committee rise. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | Ms. Craig moved to recommit to the Committee on Agriculture. (text: CR H3310) |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 214 (Roll no. 153). |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 154). |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 154). |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Bentz amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Brown demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Crawford amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (PA) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 20, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grothman demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grothman amendment No. 22, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grothman demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Luna amendment No. 28, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Luna demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Moore (WV) amendment No. 36, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Carbajal demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scholten amendment No. 39, as modified, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Scholten demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Self amendment No. 47, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Self demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Spartz amendment No. 49, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Craig demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 7567. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 7567. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. |
| Apr. 30, 2026 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| Apr. 29, 2026 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1224. (consideration: CR H3169-3290; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3176-3259) |
| Apr. 29, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Baumgartner amendment No. 1. |
| Apr. 29, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bentz amendment No. 2. |
| Apr. 29, 2026 | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1224, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thompson (PA) amendment en bloc No. 1. |
| Apr. 29, 2026 | GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 7567. |
| Apr. 29, 2026 | House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1224 and Rule XVIII. |
| Apr. 29, 2026 | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318. |
| Apr. 29, 2026 | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1224 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318. |
| Apr. 29, 2026 | The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee. |
| Apr. 21, 2026 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 537. |
| Apr. 21, 2026 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 119-620. |
| Mar. 05, 2026 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 17. |
| Mar. 03, 2026 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| Feb. 13, 2026 | Introduced in House |
| Feb. 13, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. |
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