A resolution designating March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".
- Bill Number
- S.Res. 153
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Agriculture and Food
- Status
- Passed Senate
- Latest Action
- 2025-04-01: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2099; text: CR S2099)
- Last Updated
- 2025-07-23T13:50:58Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This Senate Resolution (S. Res. 153) aims to honor the contributions of women in the U.S. agriculture industry by officially designating March 27, 2025, as "National Women in Agriculture Day." It highlights women's roles in production, education, leadership, and global food security, tying into National Women's History Month and National Ag Week.
Key Provisions
- Designation of the Day: The Senate declares March 27, 2025, as National Women in Agriculture Day.
- Recognition of Contributions: Acknowledges women as vital agricultural producers (over 1.2 million, comprising more than one-third of U.S. producers), who generated $222 billion in sales in 2022 (36% of total U.S. agriculture sales). It also praises their work in research, manufacturing, education, agribusiness, advocacy, and mentoring programs like 4-H, FFA, and Cooperative Extension.
- Call to Action: Encourages all U.S. citizens to:
- Recognize and celebrate women in agriculture.
- Empower them to enter the field, take leadership roles, and address global food needs.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This is a non-binding resolution with no legal force, so it introduces no changes to existing laws or statutes. It serves as a symbolic gesture rather than enforceable legislation.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Minimal direct impact; it may prompt informal observances by agencies like the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), but no new requirements or funding are mandated.
- On Citizens: Raises public awareness of women's roles in agriculture, potentially inspiring more women and girls to pursue careers in this high-demand sector, including STEM-related agricultural fields. It could foster community events during National Ag Week (March 23–29, 2025).
- On International Relations: Indirectly promotes U.S. agriculture's global reach by noting women's contributions to international trade and feeding the world, but no specific policy changes affect foreign relations.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Women in Agriculture: Primary beneficiaries, including producers, educators, leaders, mentors, and professionals in related fields like research and advocacy.
- Agricultural Organizations and Programs: Groups such as 4-H, National FFA Organization, Cooperative Extension System, and postsecondary agriculture programs, which support workforce development.
- General Public and Broader Community: Encouraged to participate in recognition efforts, potentially benefiting rural economies and food security initiatives.
- Bipartisan Lawmakers: Introduced by a diverse group of 50 senators from both parties, reflecting broad political support.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: None significant, as this is a simple resolution (not a bill requiring presidential signature) with no enforceable provisions. It aligns with Congress's power to designate commemorative days under Article I, without infringing on rights or creating obligations.
- Political: Demonstrates strong bipartisan consensus (cosponsored by senators from both major parties), underscoring unity on gender equity in key industries like agriculture. It may influence future discussions on workforce diversity and rural development policies, but remains symbolic without advancing specific reforms.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (52)
Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS], Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS], Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD], Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC], Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC], Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA], Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK], Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] and 2 more
Recent Actions
- 2025-04-01: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2099; text: CR S2099)
- 2025-04-01: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- 2025-04-01: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- Designating March 27, 2025, as National Women in Agriculture Day. — issued 2025-04-01 — PDF (3 pages)