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H.R. 8646 · 119th Congress · pending

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

Received in the Senate.

Latest official action 2026-06-08 · Unknown

The bill, briefly

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 This bill provides FY2027 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies. The bill provides appropriations to USDA for agricultural programs, including the Office of the Secretary, Executive Operations, the Economic Research Service, the National Agricultural Statistics Service, the Agricultural Research Service, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the Agricultural Marketing Service, and the Food Safety and Inspection Service. The bill also provides appropriations to USDA for farm production and conservation programs, including the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, the Farm Service Agency, the Risk Management Agency, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The bill provides appropriations to the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund and the Commodity Credit Corporation Fund. For USDA rural development programs, the bill includes appropriations for Salaries and Expenses, the Rural Housing Service, the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and the Rural Utilities Service. The bill provides appropriations to the Food and Nutrition Service for Child Nutrition Programs; the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, …

Congressional Research Service · 2026-06-04

Who reported lobbying on this bill?

Amount spent specifically on this bill: not disclosed

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AMERICAN SUGARBEET GROWERS ASSOCIATION

Registrant: AMERICAN SUGARBEET GROWERS ASSOCIATION · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$200,000

Total organization expenses, all reported topics

Agriculture

PL 119-106 One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Sugar Provisions Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026-Sugar Provisions, Crop Insurance PL 119-37 Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act,2026- Economic Assistance, ARS Research Funding, AMS Testing HR 8646 Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027 General advocacy for economic and disaster assistance to growers for Crop Year 2025/2026

Lobbyists named: ZACHARY CLARK

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Budget/Appropriations

PL 119-106 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act Sugar programs, tax changes, trade provisions PL 119-37 Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act,2026- Economic Assistance, ARS Research Funding, AMS Testing General Advocacy for economic and disaster assistance for crop year 2025/2026 H.R.8646 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

Lobbyists named: ZACHARY CLARK

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THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Registrant: THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$190,000

Total organization expenses, all reported topics

Budget/Appropriations

H.R.8845/S., FY 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; National Science Foundation (NSF); National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) funding and research issues H.R.9495, FY 2027 Department of Defense (DOD) Appropriations Act; DOD funding and research issues; research and development issues H.R.9022/S., FY 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding and research issues; research and development issues H.R. 9260/S., FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; funding for National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Research Centers (ERCs); Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry Centers (AFF); and Total Worker Health Centers (TWH); funding and research for the National Institutes of Health (NIH); funding for education, research and health programs; Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) related issues; other issues H.R.9171, FY 2027 Department of the Int…

Lobbyists named: SARAH AVELLAR MATHIAS, ALEX MARTIN KRIGSTEIN

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Science/Technology

H.R. 8646/S., FY 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; funding for agriculture research programs; pest management and invasive species research related issues; Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) related research issues; Agriculture Food and Research Initiative (AFRI); provisions related to research, education, cooperative extension, forestry; the National Animal Laboratory Health Network (NAHLN); National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN); USDA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Institutes related issues; other issues H.R. 9260/S., FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; funding and research for the National Institutes of Health (NIH); multi-year funding for NIH grants; funding for education, research and health programs; other issues H.R.8845/S., FY 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; research and development issues; funding for National Science Foundation (NSF); issues re…

Lobbyists named: SARAH AVELLAR MATHIAS, ALEX MARTIN KRIGSTEIN

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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY

Registrant: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$50,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Budget/Appropriations

H.R. 8646, FY 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to USDA AFRI funding. H.R. 8845, FY 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NSF funding. H.R. 9022, FY 2027 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to DOE Office of Science funding. H.R. 9260, FY 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NIH and CDC funding. Issues pertaining to OMB rulemaking concerning federal grant requirements and processes.

Lobbyists named: MICHAEL ANTHONY PETERSON, HELEN BLAINE

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PMI US CORPORATE SERVICES INC.

Registrant: WORKHORSE LOBBYING, LLC · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$40,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Budget/Appropriations

Discussions related to FY2027 appropriations and the Food and Drug Administration regulation of tobacco products; FY2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.8469); FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.8646).

Lobbyists named: AMANDA BUNNING KELSEY

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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLANT BIOLOGISTS

Registrant: LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$40,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Budget/Appropriations

H.R. 8845, FY 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill, Issues pertaining to NSF biological sciences funding. H.R. 9022, FY 2027 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill, Issues pertaining to research and development. H.R. 8646, FY 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, Issues pertaining to USDA research and related programs. H.R. 9260, FY 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, Issues pertaining to research funding.

Lobbyists named: DOMINIQUE FOSTER

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TULANE UNIVERSITY

Registrant: THE LIVINGSTON GROUP, LLC · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$20,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Budget/Appropriations

H.R.8646, S.____ FY2027 Agriculture Appropriations bill, funding for Agricultural Research Services programs at USDA. H.R.9260, S.____ FY2027 Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations bill, regarding NIH funding, Title VI Foreign Language Education funding, and research and facilities funding. H.R.9495, S.____ FY2027 Defense Appropriations bill, issues regarding DOD-Military workforce training and research. H.R.9171, S.____ FY2027 Interior Appropriations bill, US Geological Survey (USGS) funding. H.R.9170, S.____ FY2027 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill, Workforce, Facilities, and Equipment Development funding.

Lobbyists named: ROBERT L LIVINGSTON, J ALLEN MARTIN

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KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Registrant: CAPITOL HILL POLICY GROUP LLC · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

$20,000

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Education

Advocating for federal legislation, regulations, programs, and funding relevant to the University; FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.8646); FY2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.8845); FY2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.9260); FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R.9170); FY2027 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.9495); FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784); H.R.7567, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; S.5526, Agricultural Act of 2026.

Lobbyists named: TODD BERTOSON, JAMES REID, LYNN JENKINS, ALYSSA LATRAY

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PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL

Registrant: PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

Not available

Total organization expenses, all reported topics

Animals

H.R. 102 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 180 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2025") H.R. 349 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 597 ("Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025") H.R. 1477 ("Animal Cruelty Enforcement (ACE) Act") H.R. 1842 ("People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025") H.R. 2176 ("Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms Act of 2025") H.R. 2253/S. 4437 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2025") H.R. 2976 ("Cold-Blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act") H.R. 3112/S. 1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") H.R. 3349/S. 1725 ("Health Dog Importaton Act") H.R. 3525/S. 1708 ("Regulatory Accountability Act") H.R. 3806 ("New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025") H.R. 4921 ("Providing for Unhoused People with Pets Act of 2025") H.R. 5286 ("Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act") H.R. 5342 (Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act) H.R. 7371 ("No Flight, No Fight Act of 2026") H.R. 7438/S. 4558 ("PETSAFE Act of 2026") H.R. 7567 ("Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026") H.R. 8378/S. 4361 ("Pets Belong with Family Act") H…

Lobbyists named: SANDRA MOORE

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RESPONSIBLE FARMERS COALITION

Registrant: SCHRAMM, WILLIAMS & ASSOCIATES, INC. · 2026 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)

Not available

Reported firm income from this client, all topics

Budget/Appropriations

FY2027 Appropriations, Agriculture. HR 8646

Lobbyists named: ROBERT SCHRAMM

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Politicians behind the bill

Sponsors and cosponsors from the official source, limited to members currently in office. Campaign amounts are cycle-wide and are not payments for this bill.

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PAC donors to the listed sponsors

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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ALTRIAPAC)$10,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $10,000

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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTISTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$10,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $10,000

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AMERICAN PISTACHIO GROWERS PISTACHIO POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$10,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $10,000

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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ASA PAC)$10,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $10,000

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ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ABC PAC)$10,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $10,000

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BUCKEYE LIBERTY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$10,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $10,000

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS INC. PAC$10,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $10,000

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NATIONAL CHICKEN COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (FKA) NATIONAL BROILER COUNCIL PAC$10,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $10,000

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OUTDOOR AMUSEMENT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$10,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $10,000

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THE SEASONAL EMPLOYER PAC$10,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $10,000

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AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$8,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $8,000

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CONSERVATIVE OPPORTUNITY LEADERSHIP AND ENTERPRISE PAC$7,500

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $7,500

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CROP INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION PAC-CIPA PAC$7,500

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $7,500

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EMPLOYEES OF NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION PAC$7,500

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $7,500

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GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$7,500

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $7,500

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NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$7,500

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $7,500

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NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL OF AMERICA COMMITTEE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COTTON$7,500

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $7,500

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WALMART INC. PAC FOR RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT$7,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $7,000

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NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NSSF PAC)$6,968

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $6,968

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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SKINPAC)$6,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $6,000

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NATIONAL FISHERIES INSTITUTE (FISHPAC)$6,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $6,000

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CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORPORATION EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (CEPAC)$5,500

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $5,500

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ALLIANCE FOR PHARMACY COMPOUNDING PAC (COMP PAC)$5,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $5,000

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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CROP INSURERS PAC$5,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $5,000

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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NEUROSURGERYPAC)$5,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $5,000

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AMERICAN FROZEN FOOD INSTITUTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (FROZEN FOOD PAC)$5,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $5,000

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AMERICAN MARITIME OFFICERS VOLUNTARY POLITICAL ACTION FUND$5,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $5,000

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AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$5,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $5,000

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CALIFORNIA CITRUS MUTUAL FEDERAL PAC$5,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $5,000

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CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. GOOD GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION$5,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $5,000

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ELECTING MAJORITY MAKING EFFECTIVE REPUBLICANS PAC$5,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $5,000

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HEALTHCARE FREEDOM FUND$5,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $5,000

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MEAT INSTITUTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE ('MEAT PAC')$5,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $5,000

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METROPOLITAN ANESTHESIA CONSULTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$5,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $5,000

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$5,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $5,000

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NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NCBA-PAC)$5,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $5,000

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NATIONAL CLUB ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (CLUBPAC)$5,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $5,000

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NATIONAL TURKEY FEDERATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITEE/TURPAC$5,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $5,000

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WAKEFERN FOOD CORP. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$5,000

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $5,000

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AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$4,994

Andy Harris · Sponsor · $4,994

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