HR 5637 United States House · 118th Congress

Supporting Farmworker Mental Health Act

This bill expands mental health support for farmworkers by amending an existing program under the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. It adds "farm work" to the program's scope and requires funding for peer-to-peer mental health support services specifically for agricultural workers facing stress and anxiety. The changes extend the program's deadline from 2023 to 2028, ensuring continued funding for these services. The bill directly affects farmworkers and agricultural laborers who lack access to behavioral health care, with no new funding mechanisms created - only adjustments to existing program eligibility and timelines.
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Introduced Sep 21, 2023 Last action Sep 21, 2023
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Sep 21, 2023
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Josh Harder
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