This bill delivers real, agriculture-focused solutions and provides the certainty our producers need to keep going.
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, I was proud to help advance key priorities for East Texas families, farmers, and our nation’s security. I voted to pass the Farm, Food & National Security Act of 2026 – the first Farm Bill since 2018. This legislation is one of the most consequential tools we have to support American agriculture, shape our food supply, and strengthen rural communities.
For too long, Texas farmers and ranchers have been pushed to the brink, facing rising costs, labor shortages, and unpredictable weather. With fewer than 2% of Americans feeding, clothing, and fueling the entire country, the stakes could not be higher.
This bill delivers real, agriculture-focused solutions and provides the certainty our producers need to keep going.
It’s a major win for East Texas, where agriculture isn’t just an industry, it’s a way of life and a cornerstone of our economy and national security.
Standing Up for National Security
House Republicans have passed a funding bill four times, each time blocked by Democrats, and finally after 76 days House Republicans were able to take action to overcome the funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security.
The men and women who protect our homeland are heroes, not bargaining chips. With global threats rising, and major international events including the World Cup approaching, ensuring DHS is fully funded is critical to keeping Americans safe.
I will continue fighting until every DHS entity has the resources needed to do their job.
Chairman Brian Babin represents the people of Texas’ 36th Congressional District in Congress, where he serves as Chairman of the House Science, Space & Technology Committee – a committee he has served on since joining Congress. Before seeking public office, Cong. Babin served as an airborne artilleryman in the U.S. Army Reserve and the Texas Army National Guard.
