Bill · H.Res. 227· House(119-HRES-227)
Expressing support for the designation of March 18, 2025, as "National Agriculture Day" and celebrating the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States.
- Introduced
- 3/18/2025
- Last activity
- 3/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Alford
- Cosponsors
- - 31 - 13
- 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 expresses support for designating March 18, 2025, as "National Agriculture Day." It aims to celebrate the importance of the agriculture industry. The text notes that agriculture is one of the most impactful industries in the United States.
Yes
Would farmers be better off under this?+2
The resolution celebrates the importance of the agriculture industry, which is highly relevant to farmers.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1
The emphasis on agriculture provides symbolic recognition for rural-based industries.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Recognition of the Agriculture Industry: The resolution celebrates agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States (Resolution, Section 2). This provides formal recognition of the industry's importance.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain any provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+2Good For Rural Residents+1
- 12/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 43 Cosponsors added.
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