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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.

USA119th CongressHRES-1301| House 
| Updated: 5/19/2026
Mike Bost

Mike Bost

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (22)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Jason Smith (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution advocates for the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to significantly raise awareness regarding mental health issues within the agricultural industry and workforce. It seeks to reduce the persistent stigma associated with mental illness, recognizing the crucial role agricultural individuals play in providing essential products. The resolution highlights the unique challenges faced by agricultural producers and workers, such as unpredictable weather, labor intensity, and fluctuating market prices, which contribute to higher suicide rates compared to the general population. It also emphasizes the importance of promoting mental well-being and awareness, encouraging the observation of this day as an opportunity to connect agricultural workers with stress assistance programs like the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network.
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Timeline
May 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-143
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
May 19, 2026
Submitted in House
May 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • May 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-143
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 19, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • May 19, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-727: 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.

USA119th CongressHRES-1301| House 
| Updated: 5/19/2026
This resolution advocates for the designation of May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to significantly raise awareness regarding mental health issues within the agricultural industry and workforce. It seeks to reduce the persistent stigma associated with mental illness, recognizing the crucial role agricultural individuals play in providing essential products. The resolution highlights the unique challenges faced by agricultural producers and workers, such as unpredictable weather, labor intensity, and fluctuating market prices, which contribute to higher suicide rates compared to the general population. It also emphasizes the importance of promoting mental well-being and awareness, encouraging the observation of this day as an opportunity to connect agricultural workers with stress assistance programs like the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network.
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Timeline
May 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-143
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
May 19, 2026
Submitted in House
May 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • May 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-143
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 19, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • May 19, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Mike Bost

Mike Bost

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (22)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Jason Smith (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-727: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted