Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 Jun 2026): Received in the Senate.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 8646, would provide funding for fiscal year 2027 for various federal agencies, including the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and related entities. It outlines specific amounts and purposes for programs within USDA, such as agricultural research, farm production and conservation, rural development, and food and nutrition services. The bill also includes appropriations for the FDA and other commissions.
The legislation directly affects farmers, rural communities, and consumers by funding programs that support agricultural production, food safety, and nutrition. It also impacts businesses and organizations that interact with these agencies. The bill sets requirements and restrictions on how appropriated funds can be used, and includes specific provisions related to animal food regulation, liability for pet product donations, and construction payments.
This bill has passed the House of Representatives and will now move to the Senate for consideration. If passed by the Senate and signed into law by the President, it will become an appropriations act for fiscal year 2027.
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Official summary
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,
Timeline
8 Jun 2026
Received in the Senate.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8646 do?
- This bill, H.R. 8646, would provide funding for fiscal year 2027 for various federal agencies, including the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and related entities. It outlines specific amounts and purposes for programs within USDA, such as agricultural research, farm production and conservation, rural development, and food and nutrition services. The bill also includes appropriations for the FDA and other commissions. The legislation directly affects farmers, rural communities, and consumers by funding programs that support agricultural production, food safety, and nutrition. It also impacts businesses and organizations that interact with these agencies. The bill sets requirements and restrictions on how appropriated funds can be used, and includes specific provisions related to animal food regulation, liability for pet product donations, and construction payments. This bill has passed the House of Representatives and will now move to the Senate for consideration. If passed by the Senate and signed into law by the President, it will become an appropriations act for fiscal year 2027.
- Has H.R. 8646 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8646. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8646?
- H.R. 8646 was sponsored by Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] (R-MD), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8646?
- Received in the Senate. (8 Jun 2026).
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