While the Senate is expected to remain in session at least through the end of this week, a full vote on the farm bill is unlikely before the upcoming recess. Although the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the Agricultural Act of 2026 on September 16, 2026, Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and other lawmakers like Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) stated that there is not enough time on the calendar to put the package on the floor before breaking for the November midterm elections. There was hope that the Senate would take up the bill before the recess to expedite finalizing the legislation this year.
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The Senate returned this week from its Labor Day recess with plans for three weeks of legislative activity in hopes of addressing some top priority issues before adjourning to return home for a final campaign effort prior to the November 3 midterm elections. The House adjourned this week to finalize its reelection efforts. While the Senate has a long list of unfinished business to address, one of its top priorities is to complete action on the Farm Bill. On Wednesday, the Ag Committee reported the bill out, leaving open the possibility of bringing it to the floor for a vote.
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