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119THCONGRESS
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STSESSION 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.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH26, 2025
Mrs. F
ISCHER(for herself, Mr. BENNET, Mr. MARSHALL, Ms. SMITH, Mr.
M
ORAN, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. COONS, Ms. ERNST, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. PETERS,
Mr. D
URBIN, Mr. ROUNDS, Mr. RICKETTS, and Mr. HOEVEN) submitted
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Ju-
diciary
RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, as ‘‘Mental
Health Awareness in Agriculture Day’’ to raise aware-
ness around mental health in the agricultural industry
and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associ-
ated 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;
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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 occupa-
tions;
Whereas May is ‘‘National Mental Health Awareness
Month’’; and
Whereas the stigma surrounding mental and behavioral
health persists and acknowledging this public health cri-
sis and creating awareness is as important as ever: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate— 1
(1) designates May 29, 2025, as ‘‘Mental 2
Health Awareness in Agriculture Day’’ to raise 3
awareness around mental health in the agricultural 4
industry and reduce the stigma associated with men-5
tal illness; 6
(2) recognizes the important role of individuals 7
in agriculture as providers of high-quality products 8
to the United States and the world; 9
(3) seeks to create awareness for the unique 10
challenges agricultural producers and workers face, 11
such as weather unpredictability, labor intensity and 12
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shortages, farm succession, and fluctuating com-1
modity and market prices; 2
(4) highlights the resources available through 3
the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network of 4
the Department of Agriculture in connecting agricul-5
tural producers and workers to stress assistance pro-6
grams; and 7
(5) encourages all individuals to observe Mental 8
Health Awareness in Agriculture Day as an oppor-9
tunity to promote mental well-being and awareness 10
for current and future agricultural producers and 11
workers. 12
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