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Mike Bost (R-IL)

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.

H.Res. 1301 · House resolution Agriculture and Food

A Republican resolution with 13 Democratic cosponsors · See all 22 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution supports designating May 29, 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day." The goal is to raise awareness regarding mental health within the agricultural industry and workforce. It also aims to continue reducing the stigma associated with mental illness. The resolution recognizes the importance of agricultural producers and the unique challenges they face. Finally, it highlights available resources for stress assistance.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +6

    Would farmers be better off under this?

    The resolution specifically aims to reduce suicide rates and mental health stigma among agricultural producers through awareness and resource connection.

  • Scored +5

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The resolution addresses high suicide rates and unique challenges faced by those in the agricultural industry.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make mental health care easier to get?

    The resolution promotes mental well-being and highlights the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network to connect workers to stress assistance programs.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.