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A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, 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, 2025, 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
The resolution designates May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health issues in the agricultural industry and reduce stigma associated with mental illness. It recognizes the challenges faced by agricultural producers and workers, including weather unpredictability, labor shortages, farm succession planning, and market price fluctuations. The resolution also highlights resources available through the Department of Agriculture's Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network and encourages observation of the day to promote mental well-being in the agricultural workforce.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE)
15 cosponsors
- Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO)
- Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] (R-AR)
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE)
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL)
- Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA)
- Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND)
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN)
- Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS)
- Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS)
- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI)
- Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE)
- Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD)
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA)
- Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN)
- Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC)
Actions (5)
- May 19, 2025 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2965-2966; text: 03/26/2025 CR S1877-1878) · senate
- May 19, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- May 19, 2025 Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. · senate
- Mar 26, 2025 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1877-1878) · senate
- Mar 26, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 26, 2025
Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Smith, Mr. Moran, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Coons, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Peters, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Ricketts, and Mr. Hoeven) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, 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, less than 2 percent of the population of the United States (3,370,000 producers) 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 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 Senate—
(1) designates May 29, 2025, as “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 individuals 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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