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This resolution designates May 29, 2025, as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 143 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 143

    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.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 26, 2025

  Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Smith, Mr. 
 Moran, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Coons, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Peters, Mr. 
 Durbin, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Ricketts, Mr. Hoeven, Ms. Klobuchar, and Mr. 
Boozman) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                       Committee on the Judiciary

                              May 19, 2025

             Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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                               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.

Whereas, according to the 2022 Census of Agriculture of the Department of 
        Agriculture, less than 2 percent of the population of the United States 
        (3,370,000 producers) provide high-quality food, fuel, and fiber to the 
        United States and abroad;
Whereas, according to the Economic Policy Institute, there are approximately 
        1,600,000 farmworkers in the United States;
Whereas, according to the National Rural Health Association, the rate of suicide 
        among farmers is 3.5 times higher than among the general population;
Whereas, according to the Mortality-Linked National Health Interview Survey, the 
        rate of suicide among farmworkers is 1.4 times higher than rates across 
        all other occupations;
Whereas May is ``National Mental Health Awareness Month''; and
Whereas the stigma surrounding mental and behavioral health persists and 
        acknowledging this public health crisis and creating awareness is as 
        important as ever: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates May 29, 2025, as ``Mental Health Awareness 
        in Agriculture Day'' to raise awareness around mental health in 
        the agricultural industry and reduce the stigma associated with 
        mental illness;
            (2) recognizes the important role of individuals in 
        agriculture as providers of high-quality products to the United 
        States and the world;
            (3) seeks to create awareness for the unique challenges 
        agricultural producers and workers face, such as weather 
        unpredictability, labor intensity and shortages, farm 
        succession, and fluctuating commodity and market prices;
            (4) highlights the resources available through the Farm and 
        Ranch Stress Assistance Network of the Department of 
        Agriculture in connecting agricultural producers and workers to 
        stress assistance programs; and
            (5) encourages all individuals to observe Mental Health 
        Awareness in Agriculture Day as an opportunity to promote 
        mental well-being and awareness for current and future 
        agricultural producers and workers.
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