H.Res. 1301
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.
Sponsor: Mike Bost
22 cosponsors
- Andrea Salinas
- Angie Craig
- Chellie Pingree
- Dan Newhouse
- Donald G. Davis
- Eric A. "Rick" Crawford
- Jason Smith
- Jill N. Tokuda
- Josh Riley
- Kim Schrier
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- Michelle Fischbach
- Mike Flood
- Monica De La Cruz
- Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
- Sharice Davids
- Shontel M. Brown
- Shri Thanedar
- Tracey Mann
- Eric Sorensen
- April McClain Delaney
- Mark Alford
Official summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service.
This resolution supports the designation of Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.
Text of the bill
That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the designation of 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 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.