Bill · H.Res. 1027· House(119-HRES-1027)

Supporting the designation of the "International Year of the Woman Farmer" to recognize and honor the critical role of women in agriculture.

Age: 71 years

Maine

Introduced: 1/30/2026
Last activity: 1/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsored by: Chellie Pingree
Cosponsors: - 14 - 7

Agriculture and Food

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution supports the designation of the "International Year of the Woman Farmer." It aims to recognize and honor the critical role that women play in the agriculture industry. The resolution acknowledges that women serve as leaders on and off the farm, making up 36 percent of agricultural producers in the United States. It further notes that women contribute to various sectors including research, manufacturing, and agribusiness. Finally, it encourages citizens to celebrate these women and empower them to pursue agricultural careers and leadership opportunities.

Yes· 3 of 10

Would women be better off under this?+5
The resolution explicitly seeks to honor, recognize, and empower women in the agricultural industry.
Would farmers be better off under this?+3
The bill celebrates the critical role and contributions of people working in the farming profession.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+3
The bill recognizes the leadership of women in agriculture and encourages their empowerment in the field.