Washington, D.C. — Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, today voted to pass H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2027. 
 
“This legislation puts the health, safety, and prosperity of American producers and consumers first,” said Rep. Webster. “H.R. 8646 supports America’s farmers and ranchers, strengthens rural communities, promotes food and drug safety, and reduces our reliance on foreign competitors like China. I’m pleased that House Republicans are once again advancing fiscally responsible appropriations bills through regular order that deliver on the priorities important to the American people.”
 
Key provisions of H.R. 8646 include:

• Supports America’s Farmers and ranchers though investments in agricultural research, animal and plant health programs, conservation efforts, and rural development initiatives.
  
  
• Invests in rural communities through housing, water infrastructure, broadband, telecommunications, and rural development programs.
  
  
• Strengthens America's food supply through food safety inspections and support for domestic agricultural production.
  
  
• Reduces reliance on foreign competitors by improving oversight of foreign ownership of agricultural land and strengthening domestic supply chains.
  
  
• Preserves Buy American policies and eliminates funding for Biden-era Climate Hubs.
  
  
• Supports the Trump Administration's Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda by providing resources to help ensure the safety of food, drugs, and medical devices.

In addition, Congressman Webster secured more than $1.5 million for the City of Webster’s Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program and championed report language for the Rural Electrification and Telecommunications Loan Program. These investments will help strengthen critical infrastructure, support economic growth, and improve America’s rural communities.