Earthjustice Action Responds to House Passage of Republican Farm Bill

Media contact: Nydia Gutiérrez, ngutierrez@earthjustice.org, (202) 302-7531

Washington, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives held a floor vote on the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill). After House passage of the Republican Farm Bill, Earthjustice Action Legislative Director of Healthy Communities Ranjani Prabhakar issued the following statement:

“By passing this deeply flawed Farm Bill, House Republicans have doubled down on an approach that puts corporate polluters ahead of farmers, families, and our environment. This legislation weakens long-standing protections for endangered species and critical ecosystems and strips funding from conservation programs that help farmers combat climate change. The overwhelming support for Rep. Paulina Luna’s (FL-13) amendment to strip provisions that shield pesticide manufacturers from liability is proof that the Farm Bill should strengthen our food system, support farmers, and safeguard public health — not serve as a vehicle for corporate giveaways. We urge the Senate to reject this harmful bill and work toward a solution that truly invests in resilient agriculture, healthy communities, and a sustainable future.”

In anticipation of the full floor vote, 233 environmental organizations sent a letter to House Democrats urging them to vote no on the Farm Bill. Additionally, over 60 doctors, nurses and health-related organizations voiced opposition to the bill in a letter to House Democrats.