Bills · S 1074
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1074Health
Agricultural Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Mental Health Care Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 14· LAST ACTION MAR 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a critical, often overlooked, issue in rural America: the mental health and well-being of those who produce our food. Farmers and ranchers face unique stressors, including unpredictable weather, market fluctuations, and high-pressure work environments, which can contribute to mental health challenges and substance use issues. Despite these stressors, they often lack sufficient access to appropriate care.
If this bill becomes law, it won't immediately create new services, but it will provide essential data and recommendations. This study could shed light on specific barriers and effective solutions, giving policymakers a clear roadmap for future legislation or funding initiatives to improve access to care. Without this study, the specific needs and challenges of the agricultural community regarding mental health and substance use might remain less understood, potentially delaying or hindering the development of targeted support programs.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the accessibility of substance use disorder treatment and mental health care for farmers and ranchers.
This is the core action of the bill, aiming to gather crucial data on a specific population's healthcare access.
PROVISION 02
Requires a report containing the study's results to be submitted to Congress and relevant federal agencies within two years of the bill becoming law.
This ensures the findings are formally presented to decision-makers who can act on the recommendations.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the study to examine specific topics, including barriers to care, successful state and local programs, and the utilization of the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network.
This ensures the study is comprehensive and focuses on practical aspects relevant to improving access and understanding existing efforts.
PROVISION 04
Requires the study to include recommendations for improving the accessibility and utilization of mental health and substance use care for agricultural communities.
This provision is vital because it moves beyond just identifying problems to proposing concrete solutions.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 14
Introduced in Senate
MAR 14
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1074
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 14, 2025
Last actionMar 14, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 14, 2025
Senate BillS 1074Health
Agricultural Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Mental Health Care Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 14, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 14, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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