H.R. 7567 · 119th Congress
Farm Bill 2.0

News · September 16, 2026

Senate Ag Committee Sets Farm Bill Markup Reconvene for Sept. 16

The Senate Agriculture Committee posted a Sept. 16 business meeting at 3:30 PM in 318 Russell to resume the stalled Farm Bill 2.0 markup.

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TL;DR: The Senate Agriculture Committee has posted a formal business meeting for Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM in 318 Russell Senate Office Building to resume the stalled markup of the Agricultural Act of 2026 (Farm Bill 2.0). Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) will reconvene the panel. With Sen. Mitch McConnell back, Republicans hold the 12-11 majority needed to advance the bill.

Key takeaway

The Senate Ag Committee's Farm Bill 2.0 markup officially reconvenes Sept. 16 at 3:30 PM, with the GOP's 12-11 majority now restored for a party-line vote.

What happened

The Senate Agriculture Committee posted a formal business meeting notice for Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM in 318 Russell Senate Office Building. Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) will reconvene the panel to resume the markup of the Agricultural Act of 2026, also referred to as Farm Bill 2.0.

The markup had been stalled for nearly six weeks after Democrats blocked the legislation over SNAP state cost-sharing provisions. SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the federal food-assistance benefit administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). You can track where the bill stands on our Senate status page.

The scheduling became possible after Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) returned to the Senate floor on Sept. 14, following a roughly three-month absence after a June 14 fall and hospitalization. His return restores a 12-11 GOP majority on the committee for a potential party-line markup vote. McConnell explicitly named the farm bill as a priority for his remaining time in the Senate.

Boozman's office highlighted more than 100 bipartisan priorities in the legislation ahead of the markup. See our full bill summary for a title-by-title breakdown.

What it means

A successful committee vote on Sept. 16 would move Farm Bill 2.0 out of the Senate Agriculture Committee, but it would not clear the Senate. The 60-vote floor threshold remains out of reach without Democratic support, and SNAP cost-sharing is still the central obstacle.

Here is what the reconvene means for key groups:

  • Farmers and ranchers: A committee vote is the next procedural step toward reauthorization. Agricultural groups are reported to be flooding Capitol Hill this week ahead of Wednesday's vote.
  • SNAP recipients and advocates: The state cost-sharing dispute that stalled the bill remains unresolved. A party-line committee vote would not settle the SNAP fight for the floor.
  • Ag lenders and commodity staff: A committee-approved text gives a firmer baseline for what the Senate draft contains. Compare it against current law on our what's new vs. 2018 page.

Even with the 12-11 majority, advancing the bill in committee is different from passing it on the Senate floor. The party-line math changes at each stage of the process outlined in our path to signing explainer.

What's next

The committee is expected to convene at 3:30 PM on Sept. 16 to work through amendments and hold a vote on advancing the bill. As of Sept. 15, Republicans held the votes needed to report the measure on a party-line basis.

If the bill clears committee, attention will likely shift to the Senate floor, where the 60-vote threshold and the unresolved SNAP cost-sharing dispute remain the key hurdles. Democratic support would likely be needed for floor passage. Follow committee outcomes on our vote tracker and timeline and status pages.

Any amendments adopted or rejected during the markup are expected to shape the final Senate text and will be logged as they are recorded.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the Senate Ag Committee Farm Bill markup?

The Senate Agriculture Committee posted a business meeting for Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM in 318 Russell Senate Office Building. Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) will reconvene the panel to resume the stalled markup of the Agricultural Act of 2026, also known as Farm Bill 2.0. The notice was posted formally by the committee on Sept. 15, 2026.

Why was the Farm Bill 2.0 markup stalled?

The markup was stalled for nearly six weeks after Democrats blocked the legislation over SNAP state cost-sharing provisions. SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is the federal food-assistance benefit run by the USDA. The cost-sharing dispute remains the central obstacle, and it is expected to continue affecting the bill's prospects on the Senate floor.

How does McConnell's return affect the vote?

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) returned to the Senate floor on Sept. 14 after a roughly three-month absence following a June 14 fall and hospitalization. His return restores a 12-11 GOP majority on the Senate Agriculture Committee, giving Republicans the votes needed to advance the bill on a party-line basis. McConnell named the farm bill as a priority for his remaining Senate time.

Does a committee vote mean the Farm Bill becomes law?

No. A committee vote would move Farm Bill 2.0 out of the Senate Agriculture Committee, but it would not make it law or clear the full Senate. The 60-vote Senate floor threshold remains out of reach without Democratic support, and the SNAP cost-sharing dispute is still unresolved. Floor passage, a House-Senate agreement, and a presidential signature would still be required.

What is in the Senate Farm Bill 2.0 draft?

Chairman Boozman's office highlighted more than 100 bipartisan priorities in the legislation ahead of the markup. The bill, the Agricultural Act of 2026, reauthorizes farm and nutrition programs across multiple titles, including commodities, crop insurance, conservation, and SNAP. The contested SNAP state cost-sharing provisions have been the main point of disagreement between the parties.

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