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FARM Home Loans Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4182| Senate 
| Updated: 3/24/2026
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (4)
Rick Scott (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to update and expand provisions related to rural housing financing. It explicitly includes accessory dwelling units (ADUs) within the definition of "appurtenances" for financing purposes, allowing for loans on these structures. Furthermore, the legislation significantly raises the population threshold for communities considered "rural" under the Act, increasing it from 2,500 to 10,000 residents . These changes aim to broaden the types of housing eligible for financing and increase the number of communities and individuals who can access rural housing loans through the Farm Credit System, ultimately facilitating greater availability of home loans in rural markets.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3497
FARM Home Loans Act of 2023
Dec 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6720
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3497
    FARM Home Loans Act of 2023


  • December 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6720
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 24, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

FARM Home Loans Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4182| Senate 
| Updated: 3/24/2026
This bill amends the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to update and expand provisions related to rural housing financing. It explicitly includes accessory dwelling units (ADUs) within the definition of "appurtenances" for financing purposes, allowing for loans on these structures. Furthermore, the legislation significantly raises the population threshold for communities considered "rural" under the Act, increasing it from 2,500 to 10,000 residents . These changes aim to broaden the types of housing eligible for financing and increase the number of communities and individuals who can access rural housing loans through the Farm Credit System, ultimately facilitating greater availability of home loans in rural markets.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3497
FARM Home Loans Act of 2023
Dec 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6720
Introduced in House
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3497
    FARM Home Loans Act of 2023


  • December 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6720
    Introduced in House


  • March 24, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 24, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (4)
Rick Scott (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

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