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119-s-1074119th Congress

Agricultural Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Mental Health Care Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

Introduced

Summary

A federal study on access to substance use disorder and mental health care for farmers and ranchers. This bill would require the Comptroller General to complete a comprehensive study within two years on the availability and accessibility of treatment and mental health services trained to serve farmers, ranchers, agricultural workers, and their family members.

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  • Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers: would get an official assessment of local provider availability and the financial, geographic, and cultural barriers that limit access to care.
  • Policymakers and agencies: would receive a detailed report delivered to the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and key congressional committees to inform federal and state responses.
  • Providers, programs, and rural communities: would see identified best practices for replication, including telehealth expansion, cultural competency training, peer-support certificate programs, youth curricula, outreach to reduce stigma, improved coordination with agricultural groups, and an evaluation of Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network grantees under 7 U.S.C. 5936.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

CO • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

    WY • R

    Sponsored 3/14/2025

Roll Call Votes

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