Congress·In Committee·S. 2282
Farmers First Act of 2025
Mental Health Support for Farmers and Ranchers
Part of: Farmers First Act of 2025 Proposes $75M for Rural Mental Health Support
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Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
↔Companion bill: Mental Health Support for Farmers and RanchersLegislative Progress
Senate
Key Points
- This bill would continue and expand a federal program that provides mental health support and stress management resources specifically for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers.
- It increases the program's budget from $10 million to $15 million per year through 2030, providing more money for crisis hotlines and support networks in rural areas.
- The plan makes it easier for local organizations to connect farmers with professional medical help, including rural health clinics, community mental health centers, and local hospitals.
- This effort addresses the high levels of stress and mental health challenges in the farming industry by ensuring workers have someone to call and a clear path to get treatment for depression or substance use.
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Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Jul 15, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Jul 15, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Farmers First Act of 2025
Bill NumberS 2282
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Data Sources
Sponsor
Cosponsors
(10)D: 4R: 6
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