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SRES 727 Agreed to

Designates May 29, 2026 as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day and encourages everyone to observe it to raise awareness of mental health in farming and reduce the stigma around mental illness.

Official title: 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.

Outcome Agreed to by the Senate
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Senate
Referred 13-MAY-2026
Passed 01-JUN-2026
Key points
  • Designates May 29, 2026 as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day to raise awareness of mental health in the agricultural industry and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.
  • Cites figures from the National Rural Health Association showing that the suicide rate among farmers is 3.5 times higher than the general population's rate.
  • Highlights the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network of the Department of Agriculture, which connects producers and workers to stress assistance programs.
  • Encourages all to observe the day to promote mental well-being for current and future agricultural producers and workers.
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Official CRS summary

Covers an older version. The newest CRS summary describes the bill as of "Introduced in Senate" (13-MAY-2026); the text has changed since (Agreed to Senate, 01-JUN-2026).

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Committee referrals (1) Policy area

Agriculture and Food

Sponsor Deb Fischer (R-NE) Cosponsors · 23
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