Supporting Farmworker Mental Health Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:02:26Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5637 Supporting Farmworker Mental Health Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:02 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5637

The Supporting Farmworker Mental Health Act, designated as H.R. 5637 in the 118th Congress and introduced on September 21, 2023, aims to address mental health support for farmworkers. Specific provisions or directives outlined in the bill are not provided in the context.

Congressional Summary of HR 5637

Supporting Farmworker Mental Health Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and modifies the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) Program. (The FRSAN Program funds projects that aim to maintain a network connecting individuals engaged in farming, ranching, and other agriculture-related occupations to stress assistance programs.)

Specifically, the bill makes individuals engaged in farm work eligible for assistance under the FRSAN Program.

The bill also expands the types of programs eligible for FRSAN grants to include those that deliver peer-to-peer mental health support to individuals who are engaged in farming, ranching, farm work, and other agriculture-related occupations.

Current Status of Bill HR 5637

Bill HR 5637 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 21, 2023. Bill HR 5637 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 21, 2023. Bill HR 5637's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of September 21, 2023