Bill · S.Res. 653· Senate(119-SRES-653)
A resolution designating March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".
- Introduced
- 3/19/2026
- Last activity
- 3/19/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1357; text: CR S1382)
- Sponsored by
- Joni Ernst
- Cosponsors
- - 19 - 10
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day." The Senate aims to recognize the significant contributions of women in the agricultural industry both domestically and abroad. It highlights that women represent a large portion of agricultural producers and sales in the United States. The resolution also notes the role women play in mentoring through various programs. Finally, it encourages citizens to recognize and empower women within the agricultural field.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would women be better off under this?+3
The resolution specifically designates a day to recognize, celebrate, and empower women in agriculture.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The resolution recognizes women as leaders and entrepreneurs within the agricultural industry.
Would farmers be better off under this?+2
The resolution highlights the significant economic and leadership contributions of women to the farming workforce.
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 Contributions: The resolution recognizes the important role of women as producers, educators, leaders, and mentors (Section 2). This provides formal acknowledgement of their impact on the industry.
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Encouragement of Workforce Growth: The resolution encourages empowering women to enter the agricultural field, which is noted as a high-demand field of work (Section 3, B, i).
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Leadership Opportunities: It encourages women to cultivate opportunities to lead within the industry (Section 3, B, ii).
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Global Impact: By recognizing women's roles in various fields like research, manufacturing, and sales, the resolution acknowledges how their work extends benefits to individuals globally through international trade (Whereas clause 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Farmers+2Good For Rural Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+1
- 3/19/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1357; text: CR S1382)
- 30 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
Tammy BaldwinDemocrat · Wisconsin
John BoozmanRepublican · Arkansas
John BarrassoRepublican · Wyoming
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Mike CrapoRepublican · Idaho
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota
Steve DainesRepublican · Montana
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Chuck GrassleyRepublican · Iowa
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
John HoevenRepublican · North Dakota
Cindy Hyde-SmithRepublican · Mississippi
James JusticeRepublican · West Virginia
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Cynthia LummisRepublican · Wyoming
Jerry MoranRepublican · Kansas
Lisa MurkowskiRepublican · Alaska
Roger MarshallRepublican · Kansas
Ashley MoodyRepublican · Florida
James RischRepublican · Idaho
Mike RoundsRepublican · South Dakota
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Tina SmithDemocrat · Minnesota
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina
Raphael WarnockDemocrat · Georgia
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont