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HR 8646 119th Congress House Economics and Public Finance

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

Introduced: May 1, 2026 Introduced by: Harris, Andy Republican · Maryland See on congress.gov
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Jun 8, 2026
Received in the Senate.
Jun 4, 2026 · 5:57 PM EDT
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 212 (Roll no. 204).
Jun 4, 2026 · 5:51 PM EDT
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Jun 4, 2026 · 5:51 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business.
Jun 4, 2026 · 5:51 PM EDT
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed with further consideration of H.R. 8646.
Jun 4, 2026 · 6:09 PM EDT
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 205).
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:06 PM EDT
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1333, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Harris (MD) amendment en bloc.
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:25 PM EDT
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8646 would be postponed.
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:25 PM EDT
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:24 PM EDT
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:24 PM EDT
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8646.
Jun 4, 2026 · 12:14 PM EDT
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333.
Jun 4, 2026 · 5:51 PM EDT
Ms. Bynum moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H3875)
Jun 4, 2026 · 5:51 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3875-3876)
Jun 4, 2026 · 12:14 PM EDT
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333. (consideration: CR H3838-3862; text: CR H3843-3860)
Jun 4, 2026 · 5:51 PM EDT
Ms. Bynum moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations.
Jun 4, 2026 · 12:15 PM EDT
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1333 and Rule XVIII.
Jun 4, 2026 · 12:14 PM EDT
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
Jun 4, 2026 · 6:09 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 4, 2026 · 12:16 PM EDT
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8646.
Jun 4, 2026 · 12:15 PM EDT
The Speaker designated the Honorable Gabe Evans to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:19 PM EDT
On agreeing to the Harris (MD) amendments; Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:05 PM EDT
Amendments en bloc offered by Mr. Harris (MD), comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 119-676 as en bloc: Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26.
Jun 3, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1333 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
May 1, 2026
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-632, by Mr. Harris (MD).
May 1, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 548.
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 4, 2026 House · vote #205 On Passage Passed 213210 See who voted →
Jun 4, 2026 House · vote #204 On Motion to Recommit Failed 210212 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

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AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 226 Harris, Andy An amendment comprised of the following amendments printed in House Report 119-676 as en bloc: Nos. 1, 2, 3, … Agreed to Jun 4, 2026
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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,
  • the National Institute of Food and Agriculture,
  • the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,
  • the Agricultural Marketing Service, and
  • the Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The bill also provides appropriations to USDA for farm production and conservation programs, including

  • the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center,
  • the Farm Service Agency,
  • the Risk Management Agency, and
  • the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

The bill provides appropriations to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund and the Commodity Credit Corporation Fund.

For USDA rural development programs, the bill includes appropriations for

  • Salaries and Expenses,
  • the Rural Housing Service,
  • the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and
  • the Rural Utilities Service.

The bill provides appropriations to the Food and Nutrition Service for

  • Child Nutrition Programs;
  • the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC);
  • the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP);
  • the Commodity Assistance Program; and
  • Nutrition Programs Administration.

The bill provides appropriations to the Foreign Agricultural Service for (1) Food for Peace Title II Grants, and (2) McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program Grants.

The bill also provides appropriations for

  • the Food and Drug Administration,
  • the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and
  • the Farm Credit Administration.

Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

It also includes provisions that address the regulation of animal food, liability for donations of pet-related products, and payments for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit. 

What's happening now June 8, 2026

Received in the Senate.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8646: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-8646/
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