WASHINGTON — Following the US House’s passage of the Farm Food and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill) last month, the US Senate has released its own draft on the legislation, which has been welcomed by the Pet Food Institute (PFI).
Among its many moves to strengthen the US agriculture and pet food industry, the bill includes initiatives to expand US trade through the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program. It also includes the Securing American Agriculture Act, which aims to address threats to the agriculture and pet food supply chains.
“The PFI appreciates Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman [John] Boozman’s effort to advance Farm Bill legislation,” said Elise Fennig, president and chief executive officer at PFI. “The draft Senate bill includes key priorities for the US pet food industry, including provisions to strengthen animal health protections, support safe ingredient sourcing and bolster the global competitiveness of US pet food producers, while supporting America’s farmers who are essential to the supply chain.
“PFI also welcomes increased funding for agricultural trade promotion programs, which will help expand export opportunities for US pet food manufacturers,” she added. “We look forward to the bill advancing through the Senate approval process.”
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