The Senate has passed its version of President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, sending it back to the House.
The final count was 51 “Yes” and 50 “No,” with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. Three Republicans were not on board with the bill, including Thom Tillis from North Carolina, Susan Collins from Maine, and Rand Paul of Kentucky.
The bill now goes back to the House, where lawmakers will begin the reconciliation process.
Reaction is already pouring in from the ag sector.
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley called it a win for rural America, saying, “We’re preventing the largest tax increase in the history of our country and giving relief to the small businesses that are the backbone of our economy. As a lifelong family farmer, I’m proud our bill will also deliver a modernized farm safety net that gives Iowa farmers the certainty they need.”
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Ethan Lane applauded the Senate for the news, but also urged the House to pass the revised version of the bill, saying, “The Senate version of the One Big Beautiful Bill protects family farmers and ranchers across the country from a massive tax hike at the end of the year, increases the Death Tax exemption, makes the Section 199A tax deduction permanent, increases the Section 179 tax deduction, funds foreign animal disease prevention programs, and delivers so many more wins for cattle producers. The Senate version of the bill also does not include controversial provisions that have gained national attention. The bill does not include any sale of public lands, and it does not include controversial language on eminent domain. NCBA’s grassroots policy supports landowners’ private property rights, and we oppose the expanded use of eminent domain.
It’s time for the House to pass this bill and send it to President Trump’s desk so he can sign it into law.”
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman thanked the Senate for passing the legislation, saying, “Passage of this legislation is critical to delivering the promises made to the American people by President Trump. We make commonsense reforms to SNAP to ensure the program operates efficiently, is accountable to the taxpayers, and helps those who truly need it. There is also good news for hardworking farmers, ranchers, and producers who, for too long, were forced to operate under outdated policies. Our investments in farm country will support the long-term success of family farms and America’s agriculture industry, providing desperately needed and improved risk management tools, as well as a modernized farm safety net.”
