House Ag Chair Thompson Readies New Farm Bill Draft

Thompson aims to release draft this weekend, hold markup in late February

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson, R-Pa., plans to release a draft of a new farm bill by this weekend and hold a markup on the bill during the last week of February, according to sources who spoke to The Hagstrom Report.

Why it matters

The farm bill is a major piece of legislation that sets policy and funding for a wide range of agricultural and food programs. Thompson's timeline suggests he is moving quickly to get the next farm bill drafted and through the committee process.

The details

Thompson's plan to release a draft farm bill soon was reinforced when a House Agriculture Committee aide scheduled to speak at an industry event in California did not attend, with the association president saying Thompson needed the aide in Washington to work on the bill.

  • Thompson plans to release a draft of the new farm bill by this weekend (February 10, 2026).
  • Thompson aims to hold a markup on the bill during the last week of February 2026.

The players

Glenn 'GT' Thompson

Republican Congressman from Pennsylvania and Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee.

Scott Graves

President of the American Association of Crop Insurers.

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What they’re saying

“Thompson needed the aide in Washington.”

— Scott Graves, President, American Association of Crop Insurers (The Hagstrom Report)

What’s next

The House Agriculture Committee is expected to hold a markup on the new farm bill draft during the last week of February 2026.

The takeaway

Chairman Thompson's timeline suggests he is moving quickly to get the next farm bill drafted and through the committee process, which will be an important early step in the multi-year process of renewing this major legislation.