Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 - Detailed breakdown

Establishes a competitive grant program for eligible entities to conduct research, extension, and education activities to protect the U.S. food and agricultural system from various attacks.

Requires the Forest Service to use available resources to contain wildfires within 24 hours of detection on certain high-risk National Forest System lands.

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish additional training facilities for detector dogs used to prevent the entry of foreign pests and diseases at U.S. ports of entry.

Requires the USDA Office of Homeland Security to conduct annual crisis simulations and biennial risk assessments of the food and agriculture sector, and allows for detailing employees with the intelligence community.

Extends the suspension of permanent price support authority for agricultural commodities through the 2031 crop year.

Expands eligibility for the Tree Assistance Program, allows replanting with alternative varieties, sets a 120-day application review deadline, and authorizes initial payments before costs are incurred.

Establishes a framework for direct assistance to specialty crop producers impacted by adverse events, with payments calculated based on prior year sales and a payment factor set by the Secretary.

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to provide disaster assistance for crop, livestock, and other agricultural losses in the form of block grants to states.

Requires dairy product manufacturers to report production costs and yields, and mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a biennial report on this data.

Expands the farm storage facility loan program to include loans for producers to construct or upgrade storage facilities for propane used in agricultural production.

Exempts payments for agricultural and wetland reserve easements from the adjusted gross income limitation and excludes such compensation from the AGI calculation.

Limits expenses other than the procurement and ocean transport of U.S.-grown agricultural commodities to not more than 50% of the funds made available under the title each fiscal year.

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to provide technical assistance to improve infrastructure, like cold chains and ports, in foreign markets for U.S. agricultural goods.

Mandates a biennial report to Congress on the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops, identifying foreign trade barriers and actions taken to eliminate them.

Defines common names for agricultural products and directs U.S. trade officials to negotiate agreements that protect the right of U.S. producers to use them in foreign markets.

Creates an interagency working group to monitor trade data for seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables and address threats posed by imports to domestic producers.

Extends the authorization for several key international food aid and agricultural trade programs, including the Food for Progress Act and the McGovern-Dole Program, through 2031.

Creates a joint task force to identify trade barriers to U.S. agricultural exports, develop enforcement strategies, and report quarterly to Congress on progress.

Requires school food authorities to purchase at least 95% domestic products by category and prohibits purchasing poultry or seafood from the People’s Republic of China or the Russian Federation.

Increases the limit for direct farm ownership loans to $850,000 and for guaranteed loans to $3,500,000, with adjustments for inflation starting in fiscal year 2026.

Creates a simplified application for real estate and operating guaranteed loans up to $1,000,000 and accelerates processing for business and industry loans up to $600,000.

Establishes a pilot program to create an expedited qualification and approval process for certain direct and guaranteed farm loans, terminating on September 30, 2031.

Increases the limit for direct operating loans from $400,000 to $750,000 and for guaranteed operating loans from $1,750,000 to $3,000,000.

Increases the maximum amount for agricultural microloans from $50,000 to $100,000.

Extends several programs until 2031, including cooperative lending pilot projects, the beginning farmer and rancher individual development accounts pilot program, and various loan fund set-asides.

Makes persons furnishing services directly related to the operating needs of producers or harvesters of aquatic products eligible for Farm Credit System loans.

Explicitly states that the Secretary of Agriculture is not authorized to regulate the rates charged for broadband service under this title.

Directs the Secretary to develop voluntary, consensus-based interconnectivity standards for precision agriculture and requires a GAO assessment of these standards.

Establishes a guaranteed loan program for projects that increase the capacity of the U.S. food supply chain, with a maximum loan amount of $40,000,000.

Establishes a grant program to support the creation, expansion, and improvement of meat and poultry processing and rendering facilities to create more resilient local food systems.

Authorizes the Secretary to assess initial guarantee fees (up to 3%) and periodic retention fees (up to 0.75%) for certain guaranteed loans, with a public disclosure requirement for fee changes.

Increases the maximum loan amount for rural microentrepreneurs from $50,000 to $75,000 and modifies loan coverage percentages for projects.

Establishes a competitive grant program to fund research and extension projects that advance and accelerate mechanization and automation for specialty crops in the United States.

Extends the authorization for the Agriculture Innovation Center Demonstration Program through 2031 and allows the Secretary to waive certain board of directors requirements.

Renames the "Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program" to the "Community Wood Facilities Program," increases the maximum grant amount to $5,000,000, and extends its authorization to 2031.

Expands the Wood Innovation Grant Program to cover transportation costs for hazardous fuels and adds priorities for projects in high-unemployment areas and those enhancing carbon reduction.

Enhances the biobased markets program by improving federal procurement guidance, increasing reporting accountability, and requiring a report on developing bioeconomy-specific industry classification codes.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish national uniform labeling standards for terms such as 'bio-attributed plastic,' 'biobased plastic,' and 'plant-based product'.

Requires state administrators of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program to consult with specialty crop producers and groups when establishing annual funding priorities.

Expands the duties of the Office of Urban Agriculture, including providing technical assistance and promoting conservation techniques unique to urban farming, and modifies grant programs.

Amends hemp regulations to distinguish between industrial hemp and other types, updates testing to measure total THC, and allows alternative inspection methods for industrial hemp producers.

Amends the Agricultural Adjustment Act to include mandarin oranges and almonds under federal marketing order authority and removes the processing exemption for dates.

Extends the Local Agriculture Market Program through 2031, adds 'food hubs' as eligible entities, and creates a simplified application process for grants under $100,000.

Extends the Acer Access and Development Program through 2031 and requires the Secretary to consult with maple syrup industry stakeholders on research and education priorities.

Requires the collection and publication of cost-of-production data for organic milk and establishes an Organic All Milk Prices Survey to report monthly data on prices paid to farmers.

Extends funding authorization for organic certification programs through 2031 and authorizes the Secretary to provide technical assistance for organic production through various agencies.

Prohibits states and localities from imposing labeling, packaging, or use requirements for pesticides that are different from or in addition to those approved by the EPA.

Establishes a Specialty Crop Advisory Committee to advise the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation on creating and improving insurance policies for specialty crop producers.

Creates a pilot program in Texas to evaluate the effectiveness of crop insurance penalties for late planting and to study its correlation with crop yields and water usage.

Requires the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to annually review limitations on insurable revenue under the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection program to ensure they are adequate for high-value products.

Mandates research and development for new insurance policies covering revenue losses for various crops, wine grapes affected by smoke, mushrooms, and losses from hurricanes, frost, and cold weather.

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to negotiate agreements with key export markets in advance to minimize trade disruptions from animal disease outbreaks in the United States.

Prohibits states from enforcing production standards on livestock products that are different from the standards in the state where the animal was raised, aiming to ensure free movement of these goods.

Directs the Secretary to revise regulations to allow livestock market agencies to own or finance small and mid-sized meat packing plants, provided they meet specific slaughter capacity limits.

Requires the Secretary to develop and publish guidance, scientific studies, and model food safety plans to help small and very small meat and poultry establishments comply with federal regulations.

Establishes a pilot program allowing certain custom slaughter facilities to sell meat products directly to consumers within their state, subject to specific labeling, compliance, and inspection requirements.

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to issue guidance clarifying the process for importers to obtain information when plants are detained under the Lacey Act, including reasons and anticipated length of detention.

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to report to Congress on assistance available to Texas producers affected by Mexico's failure to deliver water per treaty obligations.

Extends the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) whistleblower program from September 30, 2026, to September 30, 2031.

Expands the RISE grant program to support career pathway training and industry partnerships, addressing workforce challenges and promoting skills development in rural regions.

Increases the minimum percentage of appropriated funds for extension and research activities allocated to 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University, to 40 percent.

Requires states to provide matching funds from non-Federal sources equal to the amount of Federal funds provided to 1890 Land-Grant Institutions for research and extension activities.

Expands the Binational Agricultural Research and Development (BARD) Fund to include signatories of the Abraham Accords and establishes an accelerator program to fast-track cooperative research.

Authorizes competitive grants and partnerships for eligible U.S. institutions to collaborate with international partners on agricultural research, extension, and education to enhance U.S. competitiveness.

Modifies and expands a competitive grant program for community colleges and technical schools to support workforce training, education, and research in food and agricultural sciences.

Amends AGARDA to include precision agriculture, clarify its mission to overcome high-risk technological barriers, and extend its authorization to 2031.

Establishes several new high-priority research and extension initiatives, including topics like biochar, wildfire smoke impacts, invasive species, soil health, and microplastics on farmland.

Expands the urban, indoor, and emerging agricultural production research initiative to include managing waste streams and advising educational institutions on career and technical education.

Mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to establish centers of excellence for research, extension, or education in specific areas like aquaculture, biosecurity, digital agriculture, and more.

Renames the Knipling-Bushland Research Laboratory to a "Center" and designates the U.S. National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Georgia, as the "U.S. Abit Massey National Poultry Research Center".

Mandates the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics to establish agreements with other federal agencies to coordinate collaborative research and development activities.

Establishes the Agricultural Innovation Corps (Ag I-Corps) to provide entrepreneurial training and support for agricultural researchers and students to commercialize federally-funded technologies.

Establishes a demonstration project program to support the development and commercialization of biochar, and a grant program for applied research on biochar's environmental benefits.

Establishes a 3-year pilot program allowing up to 75 approved entities to move certain genetically engineered microorganisms between their own biocontainment facilities without a permit, under strict containment rules.

Formally defines and integrates precision agriculture technologies into conservation programs like EQIP and CSP to improve efficiency and environmental outcomes.

Creates an initiative to help producers on the southern border repair damage to agricultural land and infrastructure through conservation payments.

Creates a grant program for eligible states and Indian Tribes to receive federal funds for implementing and enhancing soil health programs on agricultural lands.

Establishes a program to address the threat of feral swine by providing financial assistance to producers for control methods and habitat restoration.

Allows agricultural producers to receive advance payments for emergency farmland rehabilitation, with up to 75% for replacement and 50% for repair, based on fair market value.

Clarifies that wildfires eligible for emergency conservation payments include any non-naturally caused fire, including those caused by the Federal Government, if the damage results from natural spread.

Authorizes the Secretary to restore, maintain, and enhance land subject to floodplain easements and allows for compatible economic uses like hunting and fishing if consistent with long-term protection.

Requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress within two years assessing flood risk on agricultural lands, including economic losses and effects of mitigation activities.

Limits enrollment in the conservation reserve program and wetland reserve easements to 25% of a county's cropland and requires an annual review of payment rates to ensure they cover actual costs.

Sets the federal share for agricultural land easements at up to 65% of fair market value, with exceptions up to 90% for socially disadvantaged farmers and 75% for significant grasslands.

Mandates financial assistance for the repair, maintenance, and enhancement of wetland reserve easements, requiring regular assessments, a stewardship strategy, and a report to Congress.

Establishes a new program to conserve and restore private and tribal forest land through the acquisition of conservation easements, aiming to protect working forests and wildlife habitat.

Sets the federal cost-share for new forest land easements at 50% of fair market value, with an increase to 75% for forests of special significance or owned by socially disadvantaged landowners.

Authorizes the Secretary to provide assistance to landowners to restore, protect, and enhance eligible forest land through easements and technical assistance.

Repeals the Healthy Forests Reserve Program but ensures existing contracts, agreements, and easements remain valid. Land previously enrolled is considered enrolled in the new forest conservation program.

Requires the Secretary to enter into partnership agreements within 180 days of an application's selection and simplifies the required contents of the agreement.

Expands eligibility for the Rural Energy Savings Program, allows for grants in addition to loans, and extends the program's authorization through 2031.

Extends the authorization for several forestry programs, including state forest resource assessments, landscape-scale restoration, cross-boundary wildfire mitigation, and hazardous fuel reduction, through 2031.

Expands the Water Source Protection Program to include more eligible partners, allow projects on adjacent non-federal lands, and prioritize projects that manage risks from drought and wildfire.

Extends the maximum length of stewardship end result contracting projects from 10 to 20 years and provides for cancellation or termination payments for long-term contracts.

Amends existing law to define agroforestry, establish regional agroforestry centers, and require a National Agroforestry Producers Survey every five years.

Extends the authorization for matching funds through 2031 and establishes a White Oak Restoration Fund for activities on national forests.

Updates the Forest Inventory and Analysis program to improve data collection on forest carbon, enhance reporting consistency, and increase data accessibility.

Establishes a grant program to support nurseries and seed orchards and directs the Secretary to partner with various entities to provide training and assistance for reforestation.

Directs the Secretary to develop a categorical exclusion to expedite activities mitigating risks from hazardous trees on projects up to 6,000 acres.

Increases the maximum project size from 3,000 acres to 10,000 acres for collaborative restoration, wildfire resilience, and fuel break projects.

Establishes a categorical exclusion for the development and implementation of vegetation management plans for electric utility lines on National Forest System lands.

Extends the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program through 2031 and updates criteria for selecting proposals, prioritizing innovation and watershed health.

Establishes a pilot program for private entities, nonprofits, and universities to test new technologies for wildfire prevention, detection, and mitigation. The program expires on September 30, 2031.

Increases the value threshold for certain timber sales from $10,000 to $55,000 and allows the Secretary to dispose of forest products without appraisal during extreme events like wildfires.

Authorizes the Secretary to permit electric utilities to cut and remove vegetation near power lines on National Forest System lands to reduce fire risk, without a separate timber sale.

Requires the development and implementation of a strategy to use livestock grazing as a tool to reduce wildfire risk on federal lands, including for hazardous fuels reduction and post-fire recovery.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a publicly available data platform to track carbon emissions, sequestration, and storage related to forest management and wood products.

Directs the Forest Service to establish a program to charge fair market value fees for the commercial harvesting of forest botanical products (e.g., mushrooms, seeds, bark) on National Forest System lands.

Allows owners of nonindustrial private forest land to receive up to 75% of the cost of emergency measures in advance, before the work is carried out.

Releases the United States' reversionary interest in approximately 31.83 acres of the Black River State Forest to allow the State of Wisconsin to exchange it for land owned by Deli, Inc.

Amends the definition of 'advanced biofuel' to explicitly include sustainable aviation fuel, making it eligible for related programs.

Repeals the Biodiesel Fuel Education Program and the Carbon Utilization and Biogas Education Program.

Increases the maximum loan guarantee amount to $50,000,000 and adds criteria for project selection, including the potential to improve the financial conditions of agricultural producers.

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, to study the economic and environmental effects of solar panel installations on farmland and agricultural production.

Prohibits USDA financial assistance for solar energy projects that result in the conversion of covered farmland, with exceptions for small-scale or on-farm use projects.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a department-wide strategy to advance the production and use of sustainable aviation fuels, leveraging agricultural resources and promoting partnerships.

Amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to exclude plant biostimulants and certain plant-incorporated protectants from regulation as pesticides.

Requires the EPA Administrator to coordinate with the Secretary of Agriculture on pesticide risk mitigation, data sharing, and economic analysis before implementing new measures.

Extends the deadline for interim pesticide registration review decisions to 2031 and requires these decisions to include measures protecting endangered species.

Clarifies that using a registered pesticide according to its approved label is lawful and does not require additional permits or approvals.

Provides a 5-year safe harbor, preventing courts from stopping the aerial application of approved fire retardants for wildfire suppression under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

Requires the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to report on the hurricane insurance protection-wind index, analyzing impacts of NOAA weather radio station outages on crop insurance coverage.

Defines qualified renewable biomass and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to consider it a renewable energy source with a greenhouse gas emission rate of not greater than zero.

Designates the servicing of marketing assistance and sugar program loans as essential services, allowing them to continue during a lapse in federal appropriations.

Establishes a process for non-Federal entities, including States and Tribes, to certify third-party providers of technical assistance, and creates a streamlined certification for qualified professionals.

Creates an Office of Conservation Innovation within the Natural Resources Conservation Service to support the review and establishment of new and innovative conservation practice standards.

Grants the Secretary authority to directly appoint qualified candidates to positions within the Natural Resources Conservation Service that provide technical assistance for conservation programs.

Transfers all authorities, assets, and liabilities for implementing the Food for Peace Act from the Administrator of USAID to the Secretary of Agriculture, effective on or after January 1, 2026.

Allows state agencies to hire contractors for SNAP certification and other functions to manage application backlogs due to emergencies, staffing shortages, or high demand.

Establishes the Farm Credit Administration as the sole and independent regulator of the Farm Credit System for activities subject to the Farm Credit Act of 1971.

Requires the Secretary to provide technical assistance to improve access to rural development programs for local partners in geographically underserved and distressed areas.

Establishes a Rural Development Innovation Center within the USDA to promote innovation, identify inefficiencies, and modernize the administration of rural development programs.

Extends the authorization for several rural development programs, including grants for water facilities, tribal college facilities, emergency water assistance, and rural business development.

Extends the authorization for numerous programs through 2031, including those for rural business, utility infrastructure, economic development, and agricultural research.

Extends authorizations from fiscal year 2023 to 2031 for numerous agricultural research, extension, and education programs under multiple acts.

Repeals several sections of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, removing obsolete provisions.

Extends the authorization for numerous agricultural programs through fiscal year 2031, including those for farming opportunities, rural information, food safety, and specialty crop research.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a 14-member advisory committee to provide recommendations on aquaculture policies, research, and technical assistance.

Modifies the board member selection process and enhances annual reporting requirements to Congress, including details on gifts, grants, and outreach activities.

Establishes an 11-member commission to study and provide recommendations on modernizing the National Agricultural Statistics Service's data collection and reporting.

Restores and ratifies the legal authority of the Secretary of Agriculture over the use of the 4-H name and emblem, and establishes civil actions for unauthorized use.

Extends the authority for the Forest Service to convey and lease administrative sites through September 30, 2031.

Eliminates the requirement for the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to reinitiate consultation on land management plans when a new species is listed or new information is revealed.

Amends the Good Neighbor Authority to allow agreements with special districts and permits the use of funds for constructing necessary new permanent roads.

Mandates new, more detailed annual reporting and standardized data tracking procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities on federal lands to improve accuracy and transparency.

Authorizes the Chief of the Forest Service to waive rental fees for special use authorizations on National Forest System land for entities like local governments, non-profits, and amateur radio operators.

Mandates increased public transparency for the Forest Service Legacy Road and Trail Remediation Program, requiring annual publication of considered projects and consideration of public comments.

Grants the Secretary of Agriculture direct hire authority to appoint qualified Job Corps graduates to competitive service positions within the Forest Service, starting in fiscal year 2026.

Exempts applications for communications facilities on previously analyzed National Forest System lands from requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to report to Congress on the federal procurement process for domestic commodities, including barriers to entry and recommendations for improvement.

Mandates the Director of the Office of Pest Management Policy's participation in the interagency working group on pesticides and requires annual consultation with private stakeholders.

Establishes an Office of Biotechnology Policy within the Department of Agriculture to coordinate departmental and interagency policies on biotechnology and related technologies.

Establishes a formal, time-bound process for the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to issue findings of non-compliance to insurance providers, including steps for appeal and final determination.

Requires the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to report to Congress on necessary modifications to the Standard Reinsurance Agreement to expand insurance availability for agricultural producers.

Shifts the burden of proof in National Appeals Division hearings to the USDA, requiring the agency to prove its adverse decisions are valid by substantial evidence.

Creates an independent Office of the Ombudsman within the USDA to assist producers with civil rights reviews, navigate the appeals process, and address equitable access to department programs.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a public database of all agricultural land owned by foreign persons within three years, using data collected under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act.

Changes the publication frequency of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans from every 5 years to every 10 years, starting with the 2030 report, and modifies the review and development process.

Expands the focus of the distance learning and telemedicine program to include mental, behavioral, and maternal health, and extends the program through 2027.

Establishes a program to provide technical assistance and training to rural health care facilities to improve financial stability, prevent closures, and strengthen health care delivery.

Expands the network to include crisis hotlines and allows grant recipients to establish referral relationships with community behavioral health clinics, health centers, and hospitals.

Establishes new federal rules for importing dogs, requiring health certifications, vaccinations, permanent identification, and an import permit for dogs intended for transfer to prevent disease introduction.

Increases the federal cost-share for rehabilitating aging watershed structures to 90% and requires streamlining of program delivery and data collection.

Authorizes Farm Credit System institutions to provide loans and financial assistance for essential community facilities projects in rural areas, effective October 1, 2026.

Renames and modifies the primary rural broadband loan and grant program, prioritizing unserved communities and setting new minimum speed and buildout standards through 2031.

Establishes a program to fund demonstration projects for innovative terrestrial and satellite broadband technologies in rural areas to decrease costs and increase speeds.

Creates grant programs to provide technical assistance to rural entities applying for broadband funding and to help communities collect local broadband service data.

Prohibits funding for broadband projects in areas where another federal or state program has already committed to providing service of at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload.

Extends the authorization for the program supporting middle mile broadband infrastructure in rural areas through fiscal year 2031.

Reauthorizes and outlines the national Rural Water and Wastewater Circuit Rider Program to provide technical, disaster, and recovery assistance to rural water systems.

Authorizes the Secretary to provide assistance, including zero or low-interest loans and loan forgiveness, to distressed rural water, wastewater, or waste disposal systems.

Requires the USDA to share foreign ownership data with CFIUS, updates disclosure rules, increases penalties for non-compliance, and establishes a Chief of Operations to monitor and investigate.

Makes the Secretary of Agriculture a member of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) for transactions involving agriculture and mandates review of land purchases by certain foreign adversaries.

Authorizes the Secretary to evaluate and rank applications for agricultural and wetland reserve easements from socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers separately from other landowners.

Repeals Section 204 of the Food for Peace Act, which mandated minimum levels of non-emergency food assistance.

Extends the authorization for several Food for Peace Act programs, including the Food Aid Consultative Group, micronutrient fortification, and the Farmer-to-Farmer program, through 2031.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to issue new regulations within six months to improve the security of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards.

Transitions the SNAP online purchasing initiative from a pilot program to a permanent, nationwide program, requiring the Secretary to issue final regulations.

Creates a grant-based pilot program to facilitate home delivery of commodities to low-income elderly participants in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, prioritizing rural areas.

Extends the authority for the distribution of surplus commodities to special nutrition projects through 2031.

Establishes a demonstration project allowing Tribal organizations to use self-determination contracts to purchase agricultural commodities for their food distribution programs.

Extends the authorization to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables for distribution to schools and service institutions through 2031.

Extends the program through 2031, allows waivers for cost-sharing in persistent poverty areas, and expands incentives to include all forms of fruits, vegetables, and legumes.

Reauthorizes the heirs' property intermediary relending program through 2031 and establishes cooperative agreements to provide free legal and accounting services to underserved heirs.

Establishes an initiative to give priority for certain USDA loans and grants to applicants addressing the availability, quality, or cost of childcare in rural areas.

Expands the program to provide education and support to youth and young adults with disabilities interested in farming and extends its authorization through 2031.

Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow for the inclusion of whole milk in the school breakfast program.

Establishes the 'Armed to Farm Initiative' to provide training opportunities and resources for veterans who are or are seeking to become agricultural producers.

Establishes a competitive grant program for eligible entities to provide training, education, and support to enhance farming and ranching opportunities for military veterans.

Extends additional crop insurance benefits, previously for beginning farmers, to veteran farmers and ranchers, and increases their eligibility period from 5 to 10 years.

Amends the Animal Welfare Act to require visual dental exams for animals and mandates rules for confiscating dogs found in a state of "unrelieved suffering" during inspections.

Extends a provision in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 related to protecting animals with shelter from 2023 to 2031.