Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

(a) In general.— Section 201 of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1721) is amended by striking “(to be implemented by the Administrator)” and inserting “(to be implemented by the Secretary)”.

(b) Conforming amendments.—

(1) Emergency and private assistance programs.— Sections 202, 203, 205, 207, and 208 of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1722, 1723, 1725, 1726a, and 1726b) are each amended by striking “Administrator” each place it appears and inserting “Secretary”.

(2) Food for development.— Title III of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1727 et seq.) is amended by striking “Administrator” each place it appears and inserting “Secretary”.

(3) Definitions.— Section 402 of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1732) is amended—

(A) by striking paragraph (1); and

(B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (9) as paragraphs (1) through (8), respectively.

(4) General provisions.— Sections 403 and 404 of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1733 and 1734) are each amended—

(A) by striking “or the Administrator, as appropriate,” each place it appears;

(B) in section 403(h), by striking “or Administrator”; and

(C) in section 404(d), by striking “or the Administrator”.

(5) Consultation.— Section 405 of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1735) is repealed.

(c) Transfer of assets and liabilities.— The Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new title: