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A 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.

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.

Introduced May 13, 2026

Latest action (Jun 1, 2026) Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480)

Referred to
Judiciary Committee
Policy area
Agriculture and Food
Issues
HealthcareLabor & Wages
Legislative subjects (3)
Agricultural practices and innovationsCommemorative events and holidaysMental health

Summary

This resolution designates May 29, 2026, as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day to raise awareness about mental health challenges in the agricultural industry and reduce stigma around mental illness. The resolution notes that suicide rates among farmers and farmworkers are higher than the general population and recognizes the unique pressures agricultural producers face, including unpredictable weather, labor shortages, farm succession planning, and fluctuating commodity prices. The resolution 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 among current and future agricultural workers.

AI-generated plain-language summary of the bill text — neutral, and may be imperfect. See the full text below for the exact wording.

Sponsor (1)
23 cosponsors

Actions (5)
  1. Jun 1, 2026 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480) · senate
  2. Jun 1, 2026 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
  3. Jun 1, 2026 Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. · senate
  4. May 13, 2026 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2281-2282) · senate
  5. May 13, 2026 Submitted in Senate

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  • SRES 143 — 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. (shares 3 subjects)
  • HR 9770 — Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (shares 2 subjects)
  • SRES 761 — A resolution designating June 23, 2026, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day". (shares 2 subjects)
  • HR 7567 — Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (shares 2 subjects)
  • SRES 693 — A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. (shares 2 subjects)
  • SRES 655 — A resolution expressing support for the annual designation of the first Saturday after the Spring Equinox as "National Day of Play". (shares 2 subjects)
  • S 2296 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (shares 2 subjects)
  • SRES 465 — A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month". (shares 2 subjects)

Similar bills (6)

Bills with similar text or summary — includes reintroductions across Congresses. Ranked by semantic similarity of the bill text (computed locally); a neutral discovery aid, not a claim the bills are duplicates.

  • HRES 1301 — 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. · Introduced May 19, 2026 · Cong. 119 95%
  • SRES 143 — 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. · Passed Senate May 19, 2025 · Cong. 119 88%
  • HRES 1132 — Expressing support for the designation of March 24, 2026, as "National Agriculture Day" and celebrating the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States. · Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · Cong. 119 68%
  • HR 8149 — Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act · Introduced Mar 27, 2026 · Cong. 119 68%
  • HRES 1124 — Supporting the designation of March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day". · Introduced Mar 19, 2026 · Cong. 119 66%
  • HRES 227 — Expressing support for the designation of March 18, 2025, as "National Agriculture Day" and celebrating the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States. · Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · Cong. 119 63%

Text versions (2)
  • Agreed to Senate · Jun 1, 2026
  • Introduced in Senate · May 13, 2026

Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 13, 2026

Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Mr. Bennet, Ms. Alsobrooks, Mr. Coons, Mr. Daines, Ms. Smith, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Ricketts, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Hoeven, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Durbin, Mr. McCormick, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Boozman, and Ms. Blunt Rochester) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

June 1, 2026

Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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 Senate—

(1) designates May 29, 2026, 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 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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