United StatesAgricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act
What it does
This bill directs the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to study the accessibility of addiction and mental health care providers and services for farmers and ranchers impacted by severe and persistent drought, extreme weather events, instability in the commodities market, and misinformation targeting consumers.
More detail
For example, the study must examine (1) best practices and successful programs at the state and local level that can be replicated at the federal level to address addiction and mental health care needs in agricultural communities, and (2) recommendations for improving the accessibility of care.
In conducting the study, NIFA must collaborate and consult with relevant federal agencies, state departments of agriculture, and mental health and agricultural organizations.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 3Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.Latest
- Apr 3Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- Mar 27Introduced in House
- Mar 27Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.Introduced