Bill · H.Res. 260· House(119-HRES-260)
Designating March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".
- Introduced
- 3/27/2025
- Last activity
- 3/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Kat Cammack
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 11
- 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 designates March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day." It acknowledges the significant impact of women in the agricultural industry both within the United States and abroad. The text notes that there are over 1,200,000 female agricultural producers, representing more than one-third of U.S. agricultural producers. It highlights their contributions in fields such as research, manufacturing, and education. The resolution also notes that March is National Women's History Month. Finally, it calls on citizens to recognize and praise the work of these women.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would women be better off under this?+5
The resolution specifically designates a day to recognize, honor, and empower women in the agricultural sector.
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+3
The resolution promotes the recognition and empowerment of women within the agricultural workforce.
Would farmers be better off under this?+2
The resolution highlights and encourages the workforce that sustains the farming industry.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of female agricultural workers: The resolution recognizes the important role of women as producers, educators, leaders, and mentors (Resolution Section 1). This provides acknowledgment for their contributions to the industry.
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Workforce encouragement: The resolution encourages empowering women to enter the agricultural field, which it describes as a high-demand field of work (Resolution Section 2, B, i).
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Leadership and global impact: The text encourages women to cultivate opportunities to lead and feed a hungry world (Resolution Section 2, B, ii-iii). It also notes that women's work in various fields extends benefits to individuals globally through international trade (Whereas clause 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified: The provided text consists of a resolution to designate a specific day for recognition and does not contain provisions that impose burdens or negative consequences.
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 Women+5Good For Farmers+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Business Owners+1Good For Students+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+1
- 3/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 17 Cosponsors added.
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