
California Farm Bureau filed an amicus curiae, or "friend of the court," letter supporting CropLife's effort to limit attorney-fee liability for nonprofits in public-law cases. The California Supreme Court accepted the letter but denied review July 22.
A procedural objection blocked Senate consideration of a bill to remove gray wolves from the federal endangered species list.

California Farm Bureau supports H.R. 9535, the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act, which would expand and streamline the H-2A temporary agricultural workers program, control program costs and provide experienced agricultural workers with a legal employment pathway.
With three weeks remaining in the 2026 legislative session, California Farm Bureau is working to protect agricultural land, address labor and technology challenges, and secure funding for critical agricultural programs.

The Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance the 2026 Farm Bill in a party-line vote. California Farm Bureau joined agricultural organizations urging lawmakers to reach a bipartisan agreement and continue moving the bill forward.