NCC Statement on Advancement of Farm Bill from Senate Agriculture Committee

The National Cotton Council applauds the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for advancing the Agricultural Act of 2026 and urges Congress to maintain momentum toward final passage of a full, five-year farm bill this year.

September 16, 2026
Contact: Marjory Walker
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The National Cotton Council (NCC) applauds the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for advancing the Agricultural Act of 2026 and urges Congress to maintain momentum toward final passage of a full, five-year farm bill this year.

“We appreciate Chairman Boozman and the Senate Agriculture Committee for moving this important legislation forward,” said NCC Chairman Nathan Reed. “Cotton producers and farm families across the country continue to face high input costs and ongoing market uncertainty. This action represents important progress toward providing producers with the stability they need and strengthening the farm safety net for the years ahead.”

The NCC continues to urge Congress to take bipartisan action to complete a comprehensive farm bill that provides meaningful support for U.S. agriculture and rural America.