The Senate Committee on Appropriations today approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, to invest in America’s rural communities, support our nation’s farmers and ranchers, keep our food supply secure, and maintain nutritional support for low-income American families.
The measure, which was advanced by a unanimous vote of 27-0, provides $27.1 billion in discretionary funding.
“This important bill supports our farmers and rural communities, the safety of our food supply, critical federal nutrition programs, and medical research and advancements. This bill also provides much needed investments in rural housing programs to help address severe affordable housing shortage felt in Maine and states across the country,” said Senator Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee. “As the Chair of the Appropriations Committee, I will continue to champion this funding as the appropriations process moves forward.”
Source : senate.gov