LIVE NOW: House Rules Committee Holds Meeting on 2026 Farm Bill, FISA Reform, and More

The House Rules Committee meets at 1 p.m. ET on April 27 to cover a high-stakes legislative slate, including the five-year Farm Bill and major reforms to government surveillance. Key Legislation on the Docket: H.R. 7567 – Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026: A massive five-year reauthorization (through 2031) of USDA programs, covering crop insurance, rural development, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) updates. H.R. 2616 – Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act: Legislation requiring public schools to obtain parental consent before changing a student’s gender markers, pronouns, or preferred names on school forms. S. Con. Res. 33 – FY2026 Budget Resolution: The Senate-passed framework setting congressional spending levels for 2026–2035 and triggering the budget reconciliation process. S. 1318 – Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act: Senate-passed FISA reform aimed at increasing oversight and restricting warrantless queries of U.S. persons’ communications. ...