Agriculture and Rural Development Efficiency and Accountability Act of 2027

This Act provides appropriations for the Department of Agriculture, rural development programs, and the Food and Drug Administration for fiscal year 2027. Total appropriations are capped at $24.5 billion, representing a 2% reduction from the previous year's baseline, to encourage efficiency. All funds are subject to a performance-based review: agencies must demonstrate measurable outcomes (e.g., reduced administrative overhead, improved service delivery) to avoid automatic sequestration of 1% of their allocation. The Act includes a five-year sunset, requiring reauthorization by September 30, 2031. An independent oversight board composed of members from the Congressional Budget Office and the Government Accountability Office shall review program efficiency annually and report to Congress. Enforcement is through automatic budget sequestration if agencies fail to submit required efficiency reports by the end of each fiscal quarter. The effective date is October 1, 2026.