Joni Ernst (R-IA)
A resolution designating March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".
A Republican resolution with 26 Democratic cosponsors · See all 52 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2099; text: CR S2099)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day." The measure acknowledges the significant role women play in the United States agricultural industry as producers, leaders, and educators. It notes that women make up more than one-third of agricultural producers and contributed to $222,000,000,000 in sales in 2022. The resolution also highlights women's involvement in various fields such as research, manufacturing, and mentorship. Finally, it encourages citizens to recognize and empower women to enter this high-demand field.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +5
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution specifically celebrates and aims to empower women in the agricultural field.
- Scored +3
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?
The resolution promotes the recognition and empowerment of women in the agricultural industry.
- Scored +2
Would farmers be better off under this?
The resolution highlights the importance of the female workforce in the farming community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of female agricultural contributors: The resolution designates March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day" to recognize the important role women play as producers, educators, leaders, and mentors (Resolution Section 1 and 2).
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Workforce encouragement: The resolution encourages empowering women to enter the agricultural field, which it describes as a high-demand field of work (Resolution Section 3-B-i).
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Leadership and food security opportunities: The resolution encourages women to cultivate opportunities to lead and to help feed a hungry world (Resolution Section 3-B-ii and 3-B-iii).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain any provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The resolution specifically celebrates and aims to empower women in the agricultural field. Would farmers be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the importance of the female workforce in the farming community. Would business owners be better off under this? — The resolution encourages women to enter the high-demand agricultural industry and cultivate leadership. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — By supporting the agricultural workforce, it indirectly supports rural economic structures. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution highlights agricultural education and mentorship opportunities.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution encourages empowering more women to enter the high-demand agricultural workforce. Is this likely to grow the economy? — By encouraging participation in a high-demand industry, it supports overall agricultural economic vitality. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The resolution highlights the role of women in various agribusiness sectors and entrepreneurship.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The resolution promotes the recognition and empowerment of women in the agricultural industry.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The resolution supports the agricultural workforce which is central to rural development.
- 4/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/1/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2099; text: CR S2099)
- 51 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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