The E15 provision have been among the most closely watched pieces of the negotiation

WASHINGTON D.C. — Revised legislative text for what’s being called Farm Bill 2.0 — officially the Agricultural Act of 2026 — has been released, setting the stage for a committee markup on Thursday, August 6th.

The updated bill includes two headline provisions that have drawn significant attention from the agriculture and energy sectors: new language authorizing year-round sales of E15 fuel and an extended timeline for states to shore up SNAP benefit administration and reduce payment error rates before facing new cost-sharing requirements.

What’s in the Bill

The committee released the full legislative text along with a title-by-title summary, a section-by-section breakdown, and a general overview document, all available through the Senate Agriculture Committee’s website.

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) framed the legislation as a lifeline for producers navigating a difficult farm economy.

“Farm Bill 2.0 is built for the people who feed America. Farm families are facing extremely challenging circumstances, with some deciding it’s not worth continuing their operations,” Boozman said. “This bill strengthens the future of agriculture, supports rural communities and provides farmers, ranchers and producers with indispensable resources and tools, all of which serve to ensure America’s food security for generations to come. Members on both sides of the aisle will find their priorities reflected in this bill. It also responds to concerns that states need additional time to strengthen administration of SNAP benefits and reduce payment error rates with a commonsense solution. We owe it to our dedicated farmers to move this legislation across the finish line and to the president’s desk to be signed into law. I look forward to next week’s markup.”

E15 Provision Draws Praise

The year-round E15 language has emerged as one of the most celebrated provisions among Senate Republicans and corn-state lawmakers. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), who has pushed for the change, credited Chairman Boozman for including it in the updated text via a post on her X account.

“Great news: the updated Farm Bill includes year-round E15 – which will provide certainty our producers need. Thank you, Senator John Boozman, for working closely with me to make this possible. I’m looking forward to marking up this bill and getting it to the president’s desk.”

Senate Majority Leader John Thune also weighed in, tying the provision to broader efforts to support farm country.

“Supporting America’s farmers and ranchers has always been a top priority of mine during my time in Congress. Last night’s release of a Senate farm bill that includes the year-round sale of E15 fuel is an important step forward to build on the generational investment in farm country that Republicans made in our Working Families Tax Cuts, but passage of a farm bill remains vital to give producers certainty in the years ahead.

Leader Thune added “Allowing the year-round sale of E15 fuel has also been a top priority for me, and after working with Chairman Boozman and my colleagues to advance this critical provision, I’m glad it will be included in the farm bill. This will not only be a huge win for South Dakota producers but will also be a boost to the agriculture economy and rural communities and consumers across the nation. I’m grateful for Chairman Boozman’s work on this legislation and look forward to marking it up in the Senate Agriculture Committee. I remain committed to getting the farm bill and E15 to the president’s desk to secure these critical wins for South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers.”

Corn Growers React

The National Corn Growers Association also welcomed the updated text, noting it addresses several of the group’s Farm Bill priorities in addition to expanding consumer access to higher ethanol blends. NCGA President Jed Bower, an Ohio farmer, thanked committee leadership on both sides of the aisle for their work on the bill.

“We thank Chairman Boozman and Ranking Member Klobuchar for their leadership in ongoing Farm Bill negotiations and are looking forward to the committee consideration planned for next week,” according to Bower. “We are extremely grateful that year-round E15 continues to be part of the conversation. This is a top priority for corn growers, who greatly need expanded sources of demand, like the kind year-round E15 would offer. We will continue to review the released text to evaluate its impact on corn growers and importance for agriculture.”

A Bumpy Road to Release

The updated text’s release didn’t come without delay. According to a report from POLITICO earlier in the week, Boozman had originally planned to unveil the formal text earlier in the week, but pushed the timeline back after he described running into a “couple of glitches” with the package. A briefing for agriculture lobbyists and trade groups that had been scheduled ahead of the release was called off without explanation, a delay that outside groups tracking the bill say only added to the anticipation surrounding the final product.

The E15 provision and the SNAP cost-share timeline have been among the most closely watched pieces of the negotiation. Talks over whether to delay implementation of new state cost-sharing requirements for SNAP benefits reportedly involved senior Trump administration officials as the committee worked to find a path forward that both parties could support.

What’s Next

With text now released, all eyes turn to this Thursday’s markup in the Senate Agriculture Committee, where members will debate and vote on amendments before the bill can advance toward the full Senate. Chairman Boozman has signaled he wants to see the legislation move quickly from there to the president’s desk, though the path through the full Senate — and any further negotiation over SNAP provisions — remains to be seen.

Click HERE for legislative text.

Click HERE for a title-by-title summary.

Click HERE for a section-by-section.

Click HERE for an overview.