Release: NSAC Urges Reconsideration of Problematic OMB Proposed Rule
For Immediate Release
Contact: Laura Zaks
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
press@sustainableagriculture.net
Release: NSAC Urges Reconsideration of Problematic OMB Proposed Rule
Washington, DC, July 14, 2026 – Yesterday, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) submitted detailed comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) citing major concerns with OMB’s proposed Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance and urging the agency to rescind the rule in its entirety. NSAC warned that the proposal would inject new uncertainty and risk into an already fragile agricultural sector and undermine the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ability to fulfill its mission.
…In its 20‑plus page comment letter, NSAC outlines concerns with the proposal, including, as the comment states:“new and expanded discretionary suspension and termination authority; legal and compliance concerns regarding vague and undefined terms; added burdens on funding recipients and particularly on farmers and