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.
