Senate Farm Bill 2.0 Text Adds E15, Delays SNAP Cost-Share

TL;DR: The Senate Agriculture Committee formally released revised Farm Bill 2.0 text late Friday, July 31, confirming permanent nationwide year-round E15 fuel sales and a one-year delay of the state SNAP cost-share to FY29. States with a 10 percent or higher error rate must pay a 20 percent cost-share starting FY31. A full committee markup is set for Thursday, August 6 at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Key takeaway

The Senate Farm Bill 2.0 text locks in permanent year-round E15 sales and pushes the state SNAP cost-share start date to FY29, with markup scheduled for Aug. 6.

What happened

The Senate Agriculture Committee formally released revised Farm Bill 2.0 text late Friday, July 31, and scheduled a full committee markup for Thursday, August 6 at 9:30 a.m. ET. The release followed a one-day delay from Thursday.

The text confirms permanent, nationwide, year-round E15 fuel sales as a key provision. E15 is gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol, and current summer sales are limited in many areas by federal fuel volatility rules.

On nutrition, the text delays the new state SNAP cost-share by one year, to fiscal year 2029 rather than FY28 as previously discussed. SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps. Under the text, states with a SNAP payment error rate of 10 percent or higher would be required to pay a 20 percent cost-share beginning FY31.

Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman delayed the text release from Thursday to Friday due to last-minute drafting glitches, according to E&E News by POLITICO. Committee staff also canceled a previously scheduled briefing for agriculture lobbyists amid the delays. You can track the draft's progress on our Senate status page and compare provisions in the full bill summary.

What it means

The Senate text carries direct consequences for ethanol producers, corn growers, and state SNAP administrators. Each group faces a different set of changes under the released language.

• Ethanol and corn: Permanent year-round E15 removes the seasonal summer sales restriction that has limited the fuel in many markets. That expands a potential outlet for corn-based ethanol nationwide.
• State SNAP agencies: The one-year delay to FY29 gives states more time before the new cost-share obligation begins. States with a 10 percent or higher payment error rate face a 20 percent cost-share starting FY31.
• SNAP recipients: The cost-share provisions shift program funding responsibility toward states with higher error rates. How states respond could affect program administration over time.

For a side-by-side look at how these provisions differ from prior law, see our what's new vs. 2018 breakdown. The dollar effects of the SNAP and energy title changes are covered in the funding breakdown.

What's next

The full committee markup is officially scheduled for August 6 at 9:30 a.m. ET, and Boozman has insisted that date remains on track despite the drafting delays. Markup is the committee session where members debate, amend, and vote on the bill text.

An MCOOL-for-beef amendment is expected from R-CALF USA at markup. MCOOL stands for mandatory country-of-origin labeling, which would require beef sold in the United States to carry a label showing where the animal was raised and processed. The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) opposes the amendment and has warned it would hijack the Farm Bill.

As of August 1, 2026, the outcome of the markup and the fate of any amendments remain to be confirmed. Follow the amendments passed and vote tracker pages for results as they are reported.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Senate Farm Bill 2.0 markup scheduled?

The full Senate Agriculture Committee markup for the revised Farm Bill 2.0 text is officially scheduled for Thursday, August 6 at 9:30 a.m. ET. The committee released the revised text late Friday, July 31, one day later than originally planned. Chair John Boozman has said the August 6 markup date remains on track despite last-minute drafting glitches that delayed the text release.

Does the Senate Farm Bill 2.0 make E15 sales permanent?

Yes. The Senate Agriculture Committee text confirms permanent, nationwide, year-round E15 fuel sales as a key provision. E15 is gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol. Current federal fuel volatility rules limit E15 summer sales in many areas, so making year-round sales permanent removes that seasonal restriction across the country.

When does the SNAP state cost-share start under the Senate text?

The Senate text delays the state SNAP cost-share by one year, to fiscal year 2029 rather than FY28 as previously discussed. Separately, states with a SNAP payment error rate of 10 percent or higher would be required to pay a 20 percent cost-share beginning FY31. SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps.

What is the MCOOL amendment expected at the markup?

An MCOOL-for-beef amendment is expected from R-CALF USA at the August 6 markup. MCOOL stands for mandatory country-of-origin labeling, which would require beef to carry a label showing where the animal was raised and processed. The National Cattlemen's Beef Association opposes the amendment and has warned it would hijack the Farm Bill.

Why was the Senate Farm Bill text release delayed?

Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman delayed the text release from Thursday to Friday, July 31, due to last-minute drafting glitches, according to E&E News by POLITICO. Committee staff also canceled a previously scheduled briefing for agriculture lobbyists amid the delays. Boozman has insisted the August 6 markup will still proceed as scheduled.

Sources

• Agri-Pulse , Senate Farm Bill 2.0 text released with E15 and one-year SNAP delay, dated 2026-07-31.
• E&E News by POLITICO , Boozman delayed text release over glitches but insists Aug. 6 markup is on, dated 2026-07-31.