119-sres143

[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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