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Supporting the designation of the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.
Supporting the designation of the ``International Year of the Woman Farmer'' to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.
Summary
This House resolution supports the designation of 2026 as the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" and recognizes the critical role of women in agriculture. The resolution notes that there are more than 1.2 million female agricultural producers in the United States comprising 36 percent of all U.S. agricultural producers. It acknowledges women's contributions across multiple sectors including farming, ranching, research and development, manufacturing, sales, agricultural education, agribusiness, and advocacy. The resolution encourages all citizens to honor and recognize women working in agriculture and to support efforts to empower women to pursue careers in agriculture, develop leadership opportunities, and contribute to food systems.
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Sponsor (1)
21 cosponsors
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] (D-GA)
- Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] (R-IL)
- Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (D-OH)
- Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13] (D-IL)
- Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3] (R-FL)
- Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] (D-CA)
- Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] (D-MN)
- Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS)
- Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] (D-NC)
- Rep. Gray, Adam [D-CA-13] (D-CA)
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT)
- Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] (R-IA)
- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (D-OH)
- Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] (R-OK)
- Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] (R-KS)
- Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6] (D-MD)
- Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8] (D-MI)
- Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] (R-WA)
- Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] (R-TN)
- Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR)
- Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI)
Money behind the sponsor
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- HIGH TIDE FOUNDATION $6,600
- TISHMAN HOTEL & REALTY $6,600
- COOL EFFECT, INC. $6,600
- HONOR NYC $6,600
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Actions (2)
- Jan 30, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. · house
- Jan 30, 2026 Submitted in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 30, 2026
Ms. Pingree (for herself, Mrs. Hinson, Ms. Craig, Mr. Newhouse, Ms. Brown, Mr. Lucas, Mr. Gray, Mr. Bost, Ms. Tokuda, Mrs. Cammack, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Mr. Mann, Ms. Budzinski, Mr. Rose, Mr. Bishop, Ms. Salinas, Ms. Kaptur, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. McClain Delaney, and Mr. Costa) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture
RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of the “International Year of the Woman Farmer” to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.
Whereas the United States proudly recognizes its agricultural heritage and acknowledges the vital role that women have played in advancing agriculture both domestically and globally; Whereas women are essential to agriculture, serving as leaders on and off the farm, with more than 1,200,000 female agricultural producers in the United State comprising 36 percent of the agricultural producers of the United States; Whereas, in addition to their leadership in farming and ranching operations, women in agriculture continue to make significant contributions across a wide range of sectors, including research and development, manufacturing, sales and distribution, agricultural education, agribusiness, and advocacy, benefitting communities in the United States and around the world; Whereas 2026 has been designated as the International Year of the Woman Farmer; and Whereas women professionals and leaders in agriculture in the United States should be recognized and celebrated for their contributions during this designated year: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the designation of the “International Year of the Woman Farmer”;
(2) recognizes the critical role of women in agriculture; and
(3) encourages all citizens to—
(A) honor and recognize the contributions of women working in agriculture; and
(B) celebrate the positive impact these women have on the food systems and agricultural workforce of the United States by encouraging and empowering women to—
(i) pursue careers in agriculture, a high- demand and essential field;
(ii) cultivate leadership opportunities; and
(iii) help feed a growing and hungry world. <all>
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