This bill provides FY2027 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. It also includes provisions that address the regulation of animal food, liability for donations of pet-related products, and payments for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit.

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[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 77 (Monday, May 4, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. HARRIS:H.R. 8646.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:The principal constitutional authority for this legislationis clause 7 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution ofthe United States (the appropriation power), which states:``No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but inConsequence of Appropriations made by Law . . . .'' Inaddition, clause 1 of section 8 of article I of theConstitution (the spending power) provides: ``The Congressshall have the Power . . . to pay the Debts and provide forthe common Defence and general Welfare of the United States .. . .'' Together, these specific constitutional provisionsestablish the congressional power of the purse, grantingCongress the authority to appropriate funds, to determinetheir purpose, amount, and period of availability, and to setforth terms and conditions governing their use.[Page H3337]

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2026-06-08IntroReferralvia Senate
Received in the Senate.
2026-06-04 18:09:41FloorH38310via House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-06-04 18:09:40FloorH37100via House floor actions
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 205).
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2026-06-04 18:09:40Floor8000via Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 205).
VoteHouse roll 205 — source
2026-06-04 17:57:52FloorH36210via House floor actions
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 212 (Roll no. 204).
VoteHouse roll 204 — source
2026-06-04 17:51:58FloorH8A000via House floor actions
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
2026-06-04 17:51:41FloorH36200via House floor actions
Ms. Bynum moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H3875)
2026-06-04 17:51:09FloorH30000via House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3875-3876)
2026-06-04 17:51:07FloorH8D000via House floor actions
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed with further consideration of H.R. 8646.
2026-06-04 13:25:44FloorH8D000via House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8646 would be postponed.
2026-06-04 13:25:20FloorH34400via House floor actions
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
2026-06-04 13:24:52FloorH35000via House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-06-04 13:24:04FloorH32600via House floor actions
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8646.
2026-06-04 13:06:24FloorH8D000via House floor actions
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1333, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Harris (MD) amendment en bloc.
2026-06-04 12:16:01FloorH8D000via House floor actions
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8646.
2026-06-04 12:15:17FloorH32400via House floor actions
The Speaker designated the Honorable Gabe Evans to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2026-06-04 12:15:15FloorH32020via House floor actions
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1333 and Rule XVIII.
2026-06-04 12:14:46FloorH8D000via House floor actions
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
2026-06-04 12:14:41FloorH30000via House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333. (consideration: CR H3838-3862; text: CR H3843-3860)
2026-06-03 09:18:44FloorH1L210via House floor actions
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1333 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
2026-05-01CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 548.
2026-05-01CommitteeH12100via House floor actions
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-632, by Mr. Harris (MD).
2026-05-01Committee1010via Library of Congress
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-632, by Mr. Harris (MD).
2026-05-01Committee1010via Library of Congress
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-632, by Mr. Harris (MD).

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Titles

Display Title2026-09-19T23:30:48Z
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Official Title as Introduced2026-09-19T23:30:48Z
Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Short Title(s) as Reported to House for portions of this billRHH2026-07-11T23:43:22Z
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this billEHH2026-07-11T23:43:21Z
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-06-09T05:38:26Z
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-06-09T05:38:26Z
Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-05-02T08:23:26Z
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

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Engrossed in House2026-06-04T04:00:00Z
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Reported in House2026-05-01T04:00:00Z
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Summaries

00 · 2026-05-01 · Introduced in House

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

This bill provides FY2027 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.

It also includes provisions that address the regulation of animal food, liability for donations of pet-related products, and payments for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit.

07 · 2026-05-01 · Reported to House

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

This bill provides FY2027 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.

It also includes provisions that address the regulation of animal food, liability for donations of pet-related products, and payments for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit.

53 · 2026-06-04 · Passed House

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

This bill provides FY2027 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.

It also includes provisions that address the regulation of animal food, liability for donations of pet-related products, and payments for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit.

Related bills

HR 3732 (119) BARK Act of 2025
Latest: 2025-06-04 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
HR 131 (119) Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
Latest: 2026-01-08 — The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
HR 7464 (119) TEMP Act
Latest: 2026-03-20 — Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
S 3843 (119) TEMP Act
Latest: 2026-02-11 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
HRES 1333 (119) Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7726) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7892) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require to the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA to determine whether the FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.
Latest: 2026-06-03 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Relationship: Related bill (via House), Procedurally related (via House)

Amendments (1)

HAMDT 226 (119)
An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 119-676 as en bloc: Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26.
Submitted 2026-06-04T04:00:00Z
Chamber: House of Representatives
Amends: HR 8646 (119)
Latest: 2026-06-04 — On agreeing to the Harris (MD) amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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