This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating May 29, 2026, as 'Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day.' It highlights that farmers and farmworkers face suicide rates far above the national average — 3.5 times higher for farmers and 1.4 times higher for farmworkers — driven by pressures like unpredictable weather, labor shortages, and fluctuating commodity prices. The resolution calls attention to USDA's Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, which connects agricultural workers to mental health programs. It does not create new law, appropriate funds, or impose any requirements.
Congressional Summary
This resolution 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.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2026-05-19
- Date Added
- 2026-06-02
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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