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hr 8646 · 119th Congress · House

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

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The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027, allocates funds for various agricultural and related programs. It outlines specific budgetary allocations for different offices and programs within the Department of Agriculture, emphasizing administrative expenses, research, and infrastructure. The bill includes provisions for oversight and accountability, but lacks detailed mechanisms for some areas.

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Recorded vote · House roll call 204 · 2026-06-04
210 Yea · 212 Nay · 0 Present · 8 Not voting — Failed
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0211 (Yea–Nay)
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2100 (Yea–Nay)
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01 (Yea–Nay)
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2026-05-01Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 548.
2026-05-01The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-632, by Mr. Harris (MD).
2026-05-01The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-632, by Mr. Harris (MD).
2026-06-0309:18:44Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1333 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
2026-06-0412:14:41Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333. (consideration: CR H3838-3862; text: CR H3843-3860)
2026-06-0412:14:46Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
2026-06-0412:15:15House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1333 and Rule XVIII.
2026-06-0412:15:17The Speaker designated the Honorable Gabe Evans to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2026-06-0412:16:01GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8646.
2026-06-0413:06:24DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1333, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Harris (MD) amendment en bloc.
2026-06-0413:24:04The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8646.
2026-06-0413:24:52The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-06-0413:25:20The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
2026-06-0413:25:44POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8646 would be postponed.
2026-06-0417:51:07Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed with further consideration of H.R. 8646.
2026-06-0417:51:09Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3875-3876)
2026-06-0417:51:41Ms. Bynum moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H3875)
2026-06-0417:51:58The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
2026-06-0417:57:52On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 212 (Roll no. 204).
2026-06-0418:09:40On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 205).
2026-06-0418:09:40Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 210 (Roll no. 205).
2026-06-0418:09:41Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-06-08Received in the Senate.
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