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.

United States119th CongressSRES-143Senate
Updated: May 19, 2025

Summary

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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  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

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  3. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

  4. 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)

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