Boozman Releases Senate Farm Bill 2.0 Draft, Skips Prop 12 and E15

TL;DR: Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman released the full draft text of the Senate Farm Bill on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The draft is built for a bipartisan path but excludes Prop 12 and E15 provisions and declines to delay the SNAP funding shift to states, a key Democratic demand. Democrats including Sen. Cory Booker signaled opposition.

Key takeaway

Boozman's Senate Farm Bill draft sidesteps Prop 12, E15, and a SNAP funding delay, drawing early Democratic opposition despite its bipartisan framing.

What happened

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman released the full draft text of the Senate Farm Bill on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The American Farm Bureau Federation confirmed the release, and reporting from American Ag Network described the draft as built for a bipartisan path forward.

The draft leaves out several contested items. According to American Ag Network and DTN Progressive Farmer, it excludes Prop 12 and E15 provisions that some stakeholders had sought. Civil Eats reported that the draft declines to include a delay of the SNAP funding shift to states, which Democrats had pushed.

The Hill and E&E News by POLITICO reported that Senate Republicans excluded Democratic food aid priorities from the bill text. Agri-Pulse characterized the draft as one that sidesteps thorny issues. You can track the contested items in our what's missing overview and compare against prior law in our changes vs. 2018 breakdown.

What it means

The draft signals where the Senate version diverges from stakeholder and Democratic demands. By leaving out Prop 12 and E15 and declining the SNAP funding delay, Boozman aimed for a path he framed as bipartisan, though early reactions suggest it has not yet secured Democratic support.

Key points from the release:

• Prop 12: Excluded. Some stakeholders had sought provisions addressing the California animal-confinement law.
• E15: Excluded. Year-round E15 fuel language was sought by some groups but is not in the draft.
• SNAP funding shift to states: No delay included, despite Democratic demands to slow the shift.
• Farm programs: DTN Progressive Farmer reported the draft updates farm programs while leaving out Prop 12 and E15.

Reactions split along familiar lines. The National Farmers Union called on the Senate to go further for family farmers. Sen. Cory Booker said the GOP Farm Bill "fails to meet the moment," and Friends of the Earth urged opposition. See our full bill summary and funding breakdown for program-level detail as it is confirmed.

What's next

The release of draft text is a step toward committee markup and floor action, but the timing of those steps is not yet set as of June 23, 2026. Democratic opposition, signaled by Booker and others, suggests the bipartisan path Boozman described is not yet assured.

Stakeholder groups are now responding. The National Farmers Union and Friends of the Earth have already weighed in, and commodity groups such as USA Rice are reviewing the text. Expect additional position statements as groups analyze program details.

Watch for markup scheduling, amendment filings, and any negotiations over SNAP, Prop 12, and E15 as the bill moves forward. Follow developments through our Senate status page and timeline and status tracker.

Frequently asked questions

What did Senate Ag Chairman Boozman release on June 23, 2026?

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman released the full draft text of the Senate Farm Bill on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The American Farm Bureau Federation confirmed the release. Reporting from American Ag Network described the draft as built for a bipartisan path forward, though it excludes several contested provisions including Prop 12 and E15.

Does the Senate Farm Bill draft include Prop 12?

No. The Senate Farm Bill draft released June 23, 2026, excludes Prop 12 provisions, according to American Ag Network and DTN Progressive Farmer. Prop 12 refers to the California animal-confinement law that some stakeholders had sought to address through the farm bill. The draft also leaves out E15 fuel provisions that some groups wanted.

Does the draft delay the SNAP funding shift to states?

No. Civil Eats reported that the Senate Farm Bill draft declines to include a delay of the SNAP funding shift to states. A delay was a key Democratic demand. SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly food stamps. The Hill and E&E News reported that Republicans excluded Democratic food aid priorities from the bill text.

How are Democrats responding to the draft?

Democrats signaled opposition. Sen. Cory Booker said the GOP Farm Bill "fails to meet the moment," according to the New Jersey Globe. The Hill and E&E News by POLITICO reported that Senate Republicans excluded Democratic food aid priorities. The exclusion of a SNAP funding delay, a key Democratic demand, is central to the early opposition.

What did farm groups say about the draft?

Reactions were mixed. The National Farmers Union called on the Senate to go further for family farmers following the release. Friends of the Earth urged opposition to the proposal. USA Rice Federation noted the unveiling of the text. The American Farm Bureau Federation confirmed the release without a stated position in the source notes.

What are E15 provisions in the farm bill context?

E15 refers to fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol. Some agricultural and biofuel stakeholders sought farm bill language related to E15, such as year-round sales. According to American Ag Network and DTN Progressive Farmer, the Senate Farm Bill draft released June 23, 2026, excludes E15 provisions, alongside its exclusion of Prop 12.

Sources

• American Farm Bureau Federation , Senate Agriculture Committee releases draft farm bill text, dated 2026-06-23.
• American Ag Network , Boozman releases text built for bipartisan path, without Prop 12, E15, dated 2026-06-23.
• Civil Eats , Senate farm bill declines to delay SNAP funding shift for states, dated 2026-06-23.
• The Hill , Republicans roll out farm bill without Democratic priorities, dated 2026-06-23.
• New Jersey Globe , Booker says GOP Farm Bill fails to meet the moment, dated 2026-06-23.