John Boozman, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, has released updated legislative text for Farm Bill 2.0, the Agricultural Act of 2026, ahead of a committee markup scheduled for this week. The revised proposal includes new language authorizing year-round sales of E15 gasoline and extends the timeline for states to improve administration of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits and reduce payment error rates. In a statement, Boozman, an Arkansas Republican, said the bill is designed to support farmers, ranchers, foresters and rural communities facing economic challenges. He said the measure reflects priorities from both political parties and aims to strengthen the nation’s food security. The Senate Agriculture Committee is scheduled to mark up the legislation on Aug. 6 at 9:30 a.m. in the Russell Senate Office Building. Committee staff also released supporting materials, including a title-by-title summary, section-by-section analysis and bill overview. The markup will be a key step as lawmakers work to advance a long-delayed farm bill, but faces strong headwinds from Democrats.
