The previous farm bill, passed in 2018, was intended to last through 2023. Since the deadline passed, the House Committee has attempted to pass a new bill, but the 2024 draft was never brought to a floor vote, leaving the legislation incomplete.
To address industry concerns, Congress extended the 2018 farm bill last year, maintaining current program authorities through September 2026. For any remaining gaps, Senators and Representatives at the Hill used budget reconciliation via the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) to address additional agricultural issues.
