# 119-sres-143: A 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.

119-sres-143, A 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE); status passed_senate (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-143
- Congress: 119
- Title: A 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.
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2025-03-26
- Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE)
- Cosponsors: 15
- Policy area: Agriculture and Food
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**Mental health in the agricultural industry** is the focus of a resolution that would designate May 29, 2025 as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day. It aims to reduce stigma, highlight the unique stresses faced by producers and workers, and point people to the Department of Agriculture's Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. - Farmers and ranchers: Recognizes their role in supplying food and goods and spotlights stressors such as weather unpredictability, farm succession challenges, and fluctuating commodity prices. - Agricultural workers and future producers: Calls attention to labor intensity and workforce shortages and encourages efforts to promote mental well-being among current and next-generation workers. - Communities and service access: Highlights the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network as a resource and encourages everyone to observe the day to promote help-seeking and reduce stigma.

## Cosponsors (15)

- Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA), 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD), 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE), 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] (R-AR), 2025-05-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS), 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS), 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC), 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND), 2025-03-26T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [119-sres-143 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/143)

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