House of Representatives Passes the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Washington, D.C. (April 30, 2026) – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567). In response, National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) President Jamie Kress issued the following statement:
“NAWG appreciates Chairman Thompson’s leadership in advancing this critical legislation. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 delivers meaningful improvements that will provide certainty for farmers, expand market opportunities, and reinforce the vital role our nation’s farmers play in both food security and national security.
“This bill reflects many of wheat farmers’ top priorities from modernizing farm credit and safeguarding international food aid programs to enhancing export competitiveness. These provisions will help ensure America’s wheat farmers can remain resilient and globally competitive. We urge the Senate to act quickly to advance this legislation and deliver a strong, bipartisan farm bill to the President’s desk.”
The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 includes several key NAWG priorities, including:
Modernizing the Farm Credit Title to ensure continued access to affordable, reliable financing.
Permanently transferring Food for Peace to USDA to protect in-kind food aid and strengthen long-term demand for U.S. commodities.
Integrating the Supplemental Agricultural Trade Promotion Program into the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development Program (FMD) to bolster export market development and global competitiveness.
Reauthorizing the U.S. Grain Standards Act to ensure fair pricing and maintain international market confidence.
Reauthorizing the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to preserve critical conservation tools while helping stabilize farm income.
Directing NRCS to study and report on the use of winter wheat as a cover crop, supporting innovation, soil health, and resource conservation.
About NAWG
NAWG is the primary policy representative in Washington D.C. for wheat growers, working to ensure a better future for America’s growers, the industry and the general public. NAWG works with a team of 20 state wheat grower organizations to benefit the wheat industry at the national level. From their offices on Capitol Hill, NAWG’s staff members are in constant contact with state association representatives, NAWG grower leaders, Members of Congress, Congressional staff members, Administration officials and the public.