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Supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.
Supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as ``Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day'' to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.
Summary
This resolution designates May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness about mental health issues in the agricultural industry. The resolution acknowledges that farmers and farmworkers face higher suicide rates than the general population and face unique challenges including weather unpredictability, labor shortages, and market price fluctuations. The resolution recognizes the importance of agricultural producers and workers in providing food and fiber to the United States and the world. It highlights resources available through the Department of Agriculture's Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. The resolution encourages observation of the day to promote mental well-being awareness among current and future agricultural workers.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] (R-IL)
22 cosponsors
- Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] (R-MO)
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] (D-GA)
- Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (D-OH)
- Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] (D-MN)
- Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] (R-AR)
- Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS)
- Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1] (D-NC)
- Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15] (R-TX)
- Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] (R-MN)
- Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1] (R-NE)
- Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] (R-KS)
- Rep. McClain Delaney, April [D-MD-6] (D-MD)
- Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] (R-IA)
- Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] (R-WA)
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME)
- Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19] (D-NY)
- Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] (D-OR)
- Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8] (D-WA)
- Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] (R-MO)
- Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17] (D-IL)
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI)
- Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Mike Bost’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $208,683
- NOTS LOGISTICS $19,700
- DONOHO INSURANCE AGENCY $18,700
- VETERANS UNITED $15,000
- AASI $13,200
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Mike Bost → · Outside spending →
Actions (2)
- May 19, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. · house
- May 19, 2026 Submitted in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 19, 2026
Mr. Bost (for himself, Ms. Schrier, Mr. Crawford, Ms. Brown, Mr. Mann, Ms. Salinas, Ms. De La Cruz, Mr. Thanedar, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. Riley of New York, Mr. Smith of Missouri, Ms. Davids of Kansas, Mrs. Miller- Meeks, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Mr. Flood, Ms. Craig, Mrs. Fischbach, Ms. Pingree, Ms. Tokuda, and Mr. Bishop) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture
RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of May 29, 2026, as “Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day” to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.
Whereas, according to the 2022 Census of Agriculture of the Department of Agriculture, 3,370,000 producers, less than 2 percent of the population of the United States, provide high-quality food, fuel, and fiber to the United States and abroad; Whereas, according to the Economic Policy Institute, there are approximately 1,600,000 farmworkers in the United States; Whereas, according to the National Rural Health Association, the rate of suicide among farmers is 3.5 times higher than among the general population; Whereas, according to the Mortality-Linked National Health Interview Survey, the rate of suicide among farmworkers is 1.4 times higher than rates across all other occupations; Whereas the month of May is National Mental Health Awareness Month; and Whereas the stigma surrounding mental and behavioral health persists and acknowledging this public health crisis and creating awareness is as important as ever: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the designation of “Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day” to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness;
(2) recognizes the important role of individuals in agriculture as providers of high-quality products to the United States and the world;
(3) seeks to create awareness for the unique challenges agricultural producers and workers face, such as weather unpredictability, labor intensity and shortages, farm succession, and fluctuating commodity and market prices;
(4) highlights the resources available through the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network of the Department of Agriculture in connecting agricultural producers and workers to stress assistance programs; and
(5) encourages all to observe Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day as an opportunity to promote mental well-being and awareness for current and future agricultural producers and workers. <all>
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