House Committee on Agriculture Releases Farm Bill Text

On February 13th, the House Committee on Agriculture Majority released the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. Chairman G.T. Thompson has been teasing this text for the better part of a year, often framing it as a comprehensive “Farm Bill 2.0.” As currently drafted, farmers impacted by tariffs receive no additional support or future market security.

On February 17, 2026, Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) convened his Agriculture Advisory Group to hear from New Mexico farmers, ranchers, food banks, state officials, and agricultural advocates about their top priorities and challenges as Congress prepares to take up the 2026 Farm Bill next week. Now is the time to weigh in on farm bill interests and priorities.

The meeting included representatives from the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, Agri-Cultura Cooperative Network, Farm to Table, NM Food & Agriculture Policy Council, Black Farmers & Ranchers New Mexico, National Young Farmers Coalition, New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau, Dairy Producers of New Mexico, New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association, Roadrunner Food Bank, New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau and the New Mexico Farmers Marketing Association.

During the meeting, these organizations emphasized strengthening local food systems, supporting small and specialty crop producers, protecting dairy and livestock operations, expanding market access, improving conservation tools, and addressing food insecurity across the state following cuts to food assistance under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”