SRES 710 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2024, 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.

SRES 710 is a non-binding Senate resolution designating May 29, 2024, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day." It aims to raise public awareness about mental health challenges faced by agricultural workers and producers, while reducing stigma around mental illness in this industry. The resolution highlights that farmers have a suicide rate 3.5 times higher than the general population and references existing USDA resources like the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). It encourages the public to observe the day to promote mental well-being for those working in agriculture, without creating new laws or funding.
Sub-Topics: Mental Health
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
House Passage
President
Introduced May 23, 2024 Last action Jun 17, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Jun 17, 2024
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117; text: 05/23/2024 CR S3892)
upper
Jun 17, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117; text: 05/23/2024 CR S3892)
upper
Jun 17, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
upper
May 23, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
upper
May 23, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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