Rep. Cammack Secures Major Florida Wins as Farm Bill Advances Out of Committee

March 5, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, following 25 hours of markup, the House Agriculture Committee passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) with bipartisan support, advancing the long-awaited farm bill to the next stage of consideration.

Congresswoman Kat Cammack’s (R-FL-03) top priorities were successfully secured in the bill, including major wins for Florida producer.

“For years, producers have been operating without the stability they need to plan and invest,” said Cammack. “The farm bill is the backbone of American agriculture, food security, and rural communities. This legislation delivers meaningful improvements for Florida farmers and ensures our growers have the tools they need to recover, rebuild, and compete.”

Cammack pointed to the toll hurricanes, flooding, and recent freezes have taken on Florida’s specialty crops, citrus groves, berry farms, and nursery operations, noting the bill strengthens the agricultural safety net to reflect the realities growers face.

The legislation modernizes the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) to cover trees and plants that are no longer economically productive after disasters, not just those destroyed. It also allows replanting flexibility, requires USDA decisions within 120 days, and authorizes upfront payments to help farmers recover faster.

The bill also establishes a Specialty Crop Emergency Assistance Framework, calculating disaster assistance based on prior-year sales while accounting for higher production costs.

Cammack’s Priorities Passed in H.R. 7567

All three of Rep. Cammack’s top farm bill priorities were included in the legislation:

AGI Reform: Farmers with at least 75% of income from agriculture can exceed the $900,000 disaster payment cap.
Citrus Research: Citrus greening research trust fund extended through 2031.
Voluntary Base Acre Update: One-time update tied to 2019–2023 planting history beginning in 2026.

Key Florida Wins

Citrus & Tree Growers

Upfront replanting assistance
120-day disaster decision deadline
Flexible grove replanting

Specialty Crops

Disaster and market disruption payments
Aid based on real sales data
Higher caps for full-time producers

Specialty Crop Programs (Through 2031)

Block grants extended
Producers help set state priorities
Market News funding continued

Crop Insurance

Stronger coordination for specialty crops
Producer input on new policies

Additional Florida Wins

Forestry and wood innovation investments
Expanded rural broadband
Federal sugar program protected

Additional provisions in the legislation expand rural broadband, strengthen agricultural research and innovation, modernize forestry programs, support specialty crop producers, and improve oversight of foreign purchases of U.S. agricultural land.

The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 now heads to the House floor for consideration.