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USDA Field Office Stability Act

USA119th CongressHR-9346| House 
| Updated: 6/18/2026
Sharice Davids

Sharice Davids

Democratic Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (2)
Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Derek Schmidt (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the USDA Field Office Stability Act, aims to prevent the closure or relocation of critical agricultural service points. It specifically prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from closing or moving county or field offices of the Natural Resources Conservation Service , the Farm Service Agency , Rural Development areas, or any Department of Agriculture county service center. There are specific exceptions to this prohibition. The restrictions do not apply if an office is located within 20 miles of another similar office, unless that other office is in a different state. Additionally, the bill permits the relocation of an office within the same county if it is part of routine leasing operations. Furthermore, the legislation mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture maintain minimum staffing levels at these local service centers. This ensures that all Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency, and Rural Development centers remain open and accessible to the public during standard business hours, preserving vital services for rural communities.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

USDA Field Office Stability Act

USA119th CongressHR-9346| House 
| Updated: 6/18/2026
This bill, known as the USDA Field Office Stability Act, aims to prevent the closure or relocation of critical agricultural service points. It specifically prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from closing or moving county or field offices of the Natural Resources Conservation Service , the Farm Service Agency , Rural Development areas, or any Department of Agriculture county service center. There are specific exceptions to this prohibition. The restrictions do not apply if an office is located within 20 miles of another similar office, unless that other office is in a different state. Additionally, the bill permits the relocation of an office within the same county if it is part of routine leasing operations. Furthermore, the legislation mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture maintain minimum staffing levels at these local service centers. This ensures that all Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency, and Rural Development centers remain open and accessible to the public during standard business hours, preserving vital services for rural communities.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sharice Davids

Sharice Davids

Democratic Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (2)
Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Derek Schmidt (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted