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Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act

3/28/2026, 8:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8149

The Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act, designated as H.R. 8149 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on March 27, 2026. The bill aims to improve access to addiction and mental health care services for agricultural communities. Specific provisions and directives within the bill include measures to enhance outreach programs, expand treatment options, and increase resources for mental health support tailored to the unique needs of individuals in the agricultural sector. Additional details and actionable steps proposed in the bill can be found in the official PDF version available at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr8149/BILLS-119hr8149ih.pdf.

Current Status of Bill HR 8149

Bill HR 8149 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2026. Bill HR 8149 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 27, 2026.  Bill HR 8149's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of March 27, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8149

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8149

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8149

Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act
Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the accessibility of addiction and mental health care providers and services for farmers and ranchers who have been impacted by severe and persistent drought, extreme weather events, instability in the commodities market, misinformation targeting consumers, and for other purposes.

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