Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Jul 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 112.
What this bill does
S. 2256, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026, would provide funding for various government departments and programs. This bill would appropriate money for agricultural programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), including those related to farm production, conservation, and rural development. It also includes funding for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and related agencies, as well as for nutrition programs like SNAP and WIC.
The bill affects individuals and entities involved in agriculture, rural communities, and those who rely on food assistance programs. It also impacts consumers through the FDA's regulatory functions. The appropriations specified in the bill would support a range of services and research efforts aimed at these sectors.
As an original measure reported by the Senate Committee on Appropriations, S. 2256 has been placed on the Senate calendar. The next step in the legislative process would be for the Senate to consider and vote on the bill. If passed by the Senate, it would then move to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Official summary
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
This bill provides FY2026 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
10 Jul 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 112.
Common questions
- What does S. 2256 do?
- S. 2256, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026, would provide funding for various government departments and programs. This bill would appropriate money for agricultural programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), including those related to farm production, conservation, and rural development. It also includes funding for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and related agencies, as well as for nutrition programs like SNAP and WIC. The bill affects individuals and entities involved in agriculture, rural communities, and those who rely on food assistance programs. It also impacts consumers through the FDA's regulatory functions. The appropriations specified in the bill would support a range of services and research efforts aimed at these sectors. As an original measure reported by the Senate Committee on Appropriations, S. 2256 has been placed on the Senate calendar. The next step in the legislative process would be for the Senate to consider and vote on the bill. If passed by the Senate, it would then move to the House of Representatives for consideration.
- Has S. 2256 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2256. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2256?
- S. 2256 was sponsored by Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2256?
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 112. (10 Jul 2025).
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