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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.

USA119th CongressSRES-143| Senate 
| Updated: 5/19/2025
Deb Fischer

Deb Fischer

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Cosponsors (15)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution officially designates May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to address critical mental health issues within the agricultural sector. Its primary goals are to significantly raise awareness about mental health challenges faced by farmers and farmworkers and to actively reduce the persistent stigma surrounding mental illness in this vital industry. The resolution acknowledges the indispensable role of agricultural producers and workers in providing food, fuel, and fiber, while also recognizing the unique stressors they encounter, such as unpredictable weather, labor shortages, and fluctuating market prices. It highlights the concerning statistics of higher suicide rates among agricultural workers compared to the general population and encourages the promotion of mental well-being by leveraging resources like the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network.

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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-710
A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2024, 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.
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1877-1878)
May 19, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
May 19, 2025
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)
May 19, 2025
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-710
    A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2024, 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.


  • March 26, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1877-1878)


  • May 19, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 19, 2025
    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)


  • May 19, 2025
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

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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.

USA119th CongressSRES-143| Senate 
| Updated: 5/19/2025
This resolution officially designates May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to address critical mental health issues within the agricultural sector. Its primary goals are to significantly raise awareness about mental health challenges faced by farmers and farmworkers and to actively reduce the persistent stigma surrounding mental illness in this vital industry. The resolution acknowledges the indispensable role of agricultural producers and workers in providing food, fuel, and fiber, while also recognizing the unique stressors they encounter, such as unpredictable weather, labor shortages, and fluctuating market prices. It highlights the concerning statistics of higher suicide rates among agricultural workers compared to the general population and encourages the promotion of mental well-being by leveraging resources like the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-710
A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2024, 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.
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1877-1878)
May 19, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
May 19, 2025
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)
May 19, 2025
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-710
    A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2024, 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.


  • March 26, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1877-1878)


  • May 19, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 19, 2025
    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)


  • May 19, 2025
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Deb Fischer

Deb Fischer

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Cosponsors (15)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural practices and innovationsCommemorative events and holidaysMental health