"Rather than address the economic crises facing America's family farmers, this Farm Bill is a thinly veiled gift bag for Big Ag and pesticide manufacturers. It's a massive slap in the face to people across the political spectrum demanding a healthier food system."
"Public health advocates warn that the bill is set to further erode well-being and health in the U.S., further deepening the hypocrisy of Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s repeated promise to 'Make America Healthy Again.'"
The House Committee on Agriculture passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 in March with bipartisan support, though primarily backed by Republicans. The 800-page bill has been praised by Big Agriculture and industry groups but criticized by public health organizations, environmental groups, and animal rights advocates. Critics argue the legislation undermines food safety and public health while benefiting large agricultural corporations and pesticide manufacturers rather than addressing economic challenges facing family farmers. The bill contains controversial provisions regarding pesticides, including sections that restrict legal recourse for consumers and farmers harmed by pesticide exposure.
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