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.
This resolution designates May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise public awareness about mental health challenges in farming and ranching. It directly affects farmers and farmworkers, who face significantly higher suicide rates (3.5x the general population for farmers, 1.4x for farmworkers) and unique stressors like weather, labor shortages, and market fluctuations. The resolution highlights existing USDA resources like the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network and encourages the public to observe the day to reduce stigma and promote mental well-being in the agricultural workforce. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new programs but aims to foster awareness during National Mental Health Awareness Month.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
President
Introduced Mar 26, 2025
Last action May 19, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
May 19, 2025
Introduced
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)
upper
May 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
May 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1877-1878)
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Deb Fischer
RRepublican
Co
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
Co
Amy Klobuchar
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
Co
Gary C. Peters
DDemocratic
Co
Jerry Moran
RRepublican
Co
John Boozman
RRepublican
Co
John Hoeven
RRepublican
Co
Joni Ernst
RRepublican
Co
Michael F. Bennet
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Rounds
RRepublican
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