S.Res. 727

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 727 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 727

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.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 13, 2026

Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Mr. Bennet, Ms. Alsobrooks, Mr. Coons, Mr. 
Daines, Ms. Smith, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Rounds, 
Mr. Ricketts, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Hoeven, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Crapo, Mr. 
Moran, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Durbin, Mr. 
McCormick, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Boozman, and Ms. Blunt Rochester) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on the Judiciary

June 1, 2026

Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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RESOLUTION

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.

Whereas, according to the 2022 Census of Agriculture of the Department of 
Agriculture, 3,370,000 producers, less than 2 percent of the population 
of the United States, 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 the month of 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, 2026, 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 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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