What Happens When Must-Pass Bills Aren't Must-Pass Anymore?

The Farm Bill and the surface transportation bill will hit the same wall on September 30, 2026, when current authorizations for entire departments expire. Neither is likely to be replaced by a comprehensive reauthorization before that date. And no one is surprised. We’re entering the fourth year of the Farm Bill extension, a massive bill that authorizes the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the…